Senior Staff Electrical Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

Job overview

The Senior Staff Electrical Engineer is an onsite role based in Greenville, RI, with a compensation range of $127,300 - $165,500 per year. This position supports the Autonomous and Undersea Systems division at Saab, contributing to the development of advanced underwater vehicle technologies. This role exists to lead the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for AUVs and ROVs. The engineer will guide interdisciplinary teams, manage technical requirements, and ensure the reliability of complex subsea hardware through rigorous verification and analysis.

What you'll do

• Lead electrical engineering support for AUV/ROV systems
• coordinate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams
• execute R&D for circuit card designs
• perform functional analysis and design optimization
• manage power and endurance budgets
• lead design verification and failure analysis.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

greenville ri

electrical engineering

auv

rov

dod

secret clearance

$127k-$165k

defense

engineering

onsite

no on-call

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• disability coverage
• employee stock purchase.

Why this role

Focus on subsea applications, AUV/ROV systems, and DoD-related defense technology.

About the employer

Saab is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.