Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

Saab is hiring a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to support autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for subsea applications. The role focuses on building dependable electrical architectures across AC/DC power, sensor integration, and electromechanical assembly, with hands-on work spanning design, build, test, and verification.

Based in Bristol, RI with a hybrid schedule, this position partners across engineering and operations to translate technical concepts into flight-ready performance, reliability, and manufacturable designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical guidance for electrical engineering support across AUV/ROV systems, including presenting product design and performance concepts.
• Coordinate with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Quality, and Manufacturing to design AUV/ROV systems as part of an integrated team.
• Execute R&D for new circuit card designs and electromechanical assemblies.
• Lead functional analysis, evaluation, and optimization of product designs.
• Present technical results and content to internal and external customers, tailored to the customer audience.
• Provide technical support to key subcontractors and suppliers.
• Create and maintain power and endurance budgets throughout development phases.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing-related matters.
• Lead design verification efforts.
• Lead cost/benefit trade-off analysis and feasibility studies.
• Lead electrical-related failure analysis of hardware.
• Contribute to system-level design considerations and trade-offs across multiple engineering disciplines.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years experience, or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with 13+ years experience.
• Experience using industry standard design tools including Altium, SPICE, and MATLAB.
• Product development experience with strong engineering aptitude and problem-solving skills related to underwater vehicles and devices.
• Demonstrated experience resolving issues during electrical engineering design, development, and execution.
• Strong interpersonal and group communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office software applications.
• Experience developing and tracking Earned Value (EV), Cost Account Management (CAM), and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Must hold or be able to obtain a U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 15%, including international and domestic travel.
• Proficiency understanding requirements traceability in a model-based systems engineering environment.

Technologies

• Altium
• SPICE
• MATLAB
• MS Office

Desired Experience and Skills

• Prior DoD industry experience.
• Experience designing and testing electronics in wet and subsea environments.
• Experience with Altium, SPICE, and electrical systems in MATLAB.
• Familiarity with Mil Standards, ruggedized equipment design, and environmental test requirements.
• Knowledge of printed circuit board (PCB) design.
• Knowledge of design for EMI/EMC standards in military applications.
• Experience reading and creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and component data sheets.
• Experience derating components and designing for reliability.

Citizenship Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen. Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Compensation: USD 127,300 - 165,500 per year.