Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Staff Electrical Engineer is an onsite role based in Kingston, RI, with a compensation range of $127,300 to $165,500 per year. This position supports the Autonomous and Undersea Systems division at Saab, a company dedicated to global defense and security. This role exists to lead the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for autonomous underwater and remotely operated vehicles. The engineer will guide interdisciplinary teams, manage technical budgets, and ensure high-reliability performance for subsea applications.

What you'll do

• Lead electrical engineering support for AUV/ROV systems
• coordinate with cross-functional teams
• execute research and development of circuit card designs
• perform functional analysis and optimization
• present technical results to customers
• provide technical support to subcontractors
• manage power and endurance budgets
• lead design verification and failure analysis.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

kingston ri

saab

electrical engineering

auv

rov

dod

secret clearance

$127k-$165k

onsite

engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

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

About the employer

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