Electronics Hardware Engineer - 1692
SARA Inc
Summary
The SARA High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and new programs supporting our customers. Our small group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to operation.
Job description
The Electronics Hardware Design Engineer will be responsible for electrical system architecture, schematic capture, layout design, and prototype or delivery testing of complex research and development-oriented electronics. Further design implementation, maintenance, and improvement will be a standard practice for all developed circuit designs. This position demands a high degree of understanding in electrical engineering fundamentals, and the ability to directly apply engineering skills and practices into real products and designs. This is a hands-on design role for someone who thrives on creating new solutions and seeing them through to completion. The ideal candidate combines creative design thinking with rigorous technical implementation skills.
Core Responsibilities
- Design and architect new electronics systems from concept through implementation, including system architecture, PCB design, and validation
- Develop schematics for analog, digital and mixed signal applications
- Model and simulate circuit performance
- Prototype, build, test and debug hardware as necessary utilizing typical lab equipment i.e. oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzer, etc.
- Writing detailed technical reports on designs, test results, and intended testing & operating procedures
- Supporting highly technical engineering and scientific teams on field test activities when necessary
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 1 - 4 years of design experience in the field of Electrical Engineering
- Excellent written & verbal communication, attention to detail, and multitasking skills
- Adaptability to work in a highly flexible, fluid, and fast-paced team environment
- Willingness to participate in roughly 5%-time travel for customer briefings and testing events
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
- May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
- Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated, moderate physical hazards may exist
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5 – 10 years of design experience in the field of Electrical Engineering
- Active DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Experience in analog, digital, high voltage, data integrity, or power & protection circuit design
Example Desired Proficiencies
- Demonstration of ability to develop, plan and test electrical systems
- Create One line diagrams, circuit schematics, board layouts
- Component selection, modeling, simulation for electronics subsystems
- High voltage system design, fiber optic transmission, power generation and regulation
- Gate drive circuitry and architecture
- Snubber and protection circuitry and architecture
- STM32 Microcontroller based control systems
- Data acquisition and processing circuitry
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 1 - 4 years of design experience in the field of Electrical Engineering
- Excellent written & verbal communication, attention to detail, and multitasking skills
- Adaptability to work in a highly flexible, fluid, and fast-paced team environment
- Willingness to participate in roughly 5%-time travel for customer briefings and testing events
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
- May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
- Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated, moderate physical hazards may exist
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Disability & Life Insurance
- PTO Program
- Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Discretionary Bonuses
- 401(k) Match
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Company overview
Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc. is a specialized defense technology company founded in 1989 that develops innovative solutions for national security and defense applications. With over 35 years of experience, SARA specializes in directed and detected wave energy technologies spanning EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse), ELF (Extremely Low Frequency), laser light, HPM (High-Power Microwave), and acoustics. The company's core expertise includes RF/EMP engineering, threat warning systems, pulsed power technologies, and advanced sensing solutions. SARA serves defense and homeland security sectors with customized products such as RF sensors, hostile fire warning systems, measurement and analysis systems, pulsers, and RF shielding solutions. Their engineering team provides comprehensive testing services, rapid prototyping, and EM modeling capabilities, with the ability to deploy globally within US ITAR restrictions. As an employee-owned company with 201-500 employees, SARA maintains headquarters in Cypress, California, with additional operations in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company prides itself on partnering closely with customers to develop practical, cost-effective solutions for force protection, renewable energy, UAVs, small robotics, and specialized testing challenges.