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Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

Saab Bristol, RI

Bristol, RI

1mo ago Closed

$127k - $166k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Senior Autonomous Vehicles

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 5, 2026).

Job Description

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.

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