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Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer - 1691

SARA Inc

Colorado Springs, COOnsitePosted 16 days ago$125,000 - $175,000/year
Full TimeSenior LevelResearch & ScientistResearch Institute
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Summary

The SARA High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative Senior 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.

Job description

The Senior 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.

Core Responsibilities

  • Design and architect new electronics systems from concept through implementation, including system architecture, PCB design, and validation
  • Developing quality control and testing procedures to be incorporated into regular design process
  • 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
  • Providing technical mentoring and support to develop the skill sets within the team

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
  • 12 – 15 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 15+ years of design experience in the field of Electrical Engineering
  • Active DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering + 10 years or Bachelor’s Degree + 12 years of experience in a specialized EE field
  • Deep experience in analog, digital, high voltage, data integrity, or power & protection circuit design

Example Desired Proficiencies

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating innovative and novel electrical system designs
  • Extensive experience in high power solid-state switching design and system architecture
  • High voltage system design and improvements
  • Complex power generation
  • 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
  • 12 – 15 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

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Disability & Life Insurance
  • Generous PTO
  • 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.

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