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Saic

Chief Electrical Engineer

huntsville, AL

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Saic lists this Chief Electrical Engineer opportunity in huntsville, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking aChief Electrical Engineer to join our team of industry-leading innovators and technical experts. This role involves designing, analyzing, and managing complex electrical systems for a reconfigurable air defense project supporting defense, government, and commercial in Huntsville, AL .

Key Responsibilities

System Design and Implementation: Proficiency in designing and developing electrical components and systems.

Experience in integrating software design with electrical components.

Proficiency with design software such as SolidWorks, Altium Designer, or similar tools.

Perform calculations, simulations, and analysis for circuit design, power distribution, grounding, and load flow.

Collaboration and Integration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, program managers, and clients to develop integrated solutions that meet technical and programmatic requirements.

Coordinate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical designs into broader system architectures.

Assist with managing engineering tasks across all phases of a project, from concept development and requirements definition to design, testing, and delivery.

Design Review and Compliance: Conduct and participate in formal design reviews to verify compliance with specifications, regulations, and project objectives.

Ensure designs meet safety, performance, and regulatory standards, including NEC, IEEE, MIL-STD, and other relevant codes.

Troubleshooting and Testing: Develop testing plans and validate the performance of electrical systems per design specifications.

Perform fault analysis and provide cost-effective solutions to technical challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.

Documentation and Reporting: Create detailed technical documentation, including drawings, schematics, test reports, and technical manuals.

Generate progress reports, risk assessments, and presentations to communicate status and results to internal and external stakeholders.

Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide junior engineers, provide technical oversight, and foster professional growth.

Lead technical discussions with clients and stakeholders, offering guidance and recommendations.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Bachelors and twenty (20) years or more experience in Electrical Engineering; Additional six (6) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (active Secret preferred); US Citizenship required.

Required Qualifications:

20+ years’ professional experiencein electrical design, system integration, and testing, preferably in government, defense, or aerospace projects.

In‑depth knowledge of electrical power systems, circuit design, and signal systems.

Familiarity with industry standards and codes, includingNEC,NESC,IEEE, andMIL-STD.

Experience with system integrative challenges for deploying electrical systems in environments with stringent requirements.

Strong written and oral communication skills to collaborate with coworkers, stakeholders, and external customers effectively.

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Worksite address

huntsville, AL, 35824, US

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