Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Staff Electrical Engineer is an onsite role based in Lincoln, RI, with a compensation range of $127,300 - $165,500 per year. This position supports the Saab, Inc. Autonomous and Undersea Systems division, focusing on AUVs and ROVs. This role exists to lead design approaches, analyze operating data, and conduct tests for subsea applications. The engineer will select components based on requirements and support the interdisciplinary development team to guide system-level decisions for underwater vehicles.

What you'll do

• Lead electrical engineering support for AUV/ROV systems
• Coordinate with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
• Execute research and development of circuit card designs
• Lead functional analysis and optimization of designs
• Present technical results to customers
• Provide support to subcontractors
• Maintain power and endurance budgets
• Lead design verification and failure analysis.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

lincoln ri

saab

electrical engineer

auv

rov

undersea systems

defense

engineering

security clearance

$127,300-$165,500/yr

u.s. citizen required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition and student loan assistance
• Paid time off
• Disability coverage.

Why this role

Travel up to 15%; DoD Secret clearance required; Future transition to Bristol, RI facility.

About the employer

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