Electrical Engineer - Full-time

**Description** SAIC is seeking a **Electrical Engineer** with deep experience troubleshooting and supporting **Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HWIL)** test environments. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in the development, integration, and test of a **next‑generation Hypersonic Missile System** , supporting real‑time test operations, electrical diagnostics, and weapon‑system‑level performance verification. This position requires **on‑site support at NSWC Crane** to enable hands‑on work with lab hardware, missile subsystem interfaces, and high‑fidelity real‑time simulation equipment. **Key Responsibilities:** **HWIL System Troubleshooting & Diagnostics** + Diagnose and resolve issues within complex HWIL testbeds involving sensors, avionics, embedded computing, and closed‑loop weapon‑system interfaces + Identify root causes related to component failures, degraded signals, hardware performance, or timing anomalies + Conduct detailed fault isolation across interconnected hardware, simulation nodes, and networked weapon‑system components **Electrical Checkout & Hardware Validation** + Perform electrical verification tasks including: + Identification of loose or intermittent connections + Troubleshooting faulty or damaged wiring/cabling + Evaluating line integrity, grounding, shielding, and signal quality + Support integration of new missile subsystems, instrumentation, and test rack hardware **Network Analysis & Weapon‑System Communication Troubleshooting** + Analyze and verify complex system networks to ensure correct signal transmission, data routing, and message integrity across real‑time simulation components + Develop an operational understanding of weapon‑system networking architectures, including component interfaces, comms pathways, and timing requirements + Support protocols commonly used in real‑time missile and DoD systems (e.g., Ethernet, deterministic real‑time protocols, serial interfaces, MIL‑STD data links, etc.) **Real‑Time Execution Performance Analysis** + Diagnose causes of simulation overruns, delayed model execution, and desynchronization between hardware devices, sensors, and real‑time compute nodes + Monitor and analyze real‑time model execution timelines + Resolve timing issues affecting weapon‑system‑level closed‑loop simulations **Documentation, Collaboration & Lab Support** + Document troubleshooting steps, root causes, and corrective actions + Collaborate closely with system engineers, software developers, real‑time modelers, and test operators + Support test readiness reviews, lab configuration updates, and integration events for the hypersonic program **Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience:** + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related hardware electrical engineering discipline and 2 or more years of experience. + Experience working with HWIL environments, tactical hardware, or real‑time test systems + Demonstrated experience diagnosing electrical and hardware failures in complex integrated systems + Strong understanding of system networks, message flows, signal routing, and communication protocols + Experience with real‑time simulation/test frameworks (e.g., iHawk, Speedgoat, RT Linux, or similar) + **Interim secret clearance** required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process + Ability to work **100% on‑site** at NSWC Crane **Desired Experience:** + **Network+ or equivalent certification** (Security+, CCNA, etc.) + Experience reviewing or modifying wiring diagrams, harness documentation, and system schematics + Knowledge of avionics interfaces, deterministic timing systems, or secure DoD network architectures + Familiarity with HPC computing, MIL‑STD communication protocols, V&V and Systems Engineering processes Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2615457 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability