Electrical Engineer - San Diego

Salary Statement · Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $96,600.00/Yr. - USD $160,850.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Description · Designing, develo ...

Job description

Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $96,600.00/Yr. - USD $160,850.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description

• Designing, developing, testing, and overseeing the manufacture and installation of electrical equipment, components, and systems that support DoD communication networks and related mission‑critical platforms
• Applying electrical‑engineering theory and best‑practice design methods to create solutions for commercial, industrial, military, and scientific applications
• Collaborating with system architects, program managers, and field technicians to ensure that all deliverables meet performance, reliability, and compliance requirements while adhering to DoD specifications and safety standards

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline (no degree substitutions permitted for this level)
• Active DoD Top Secret (or higher) clearance
• Minimum three years of full‑time professional engineering experience, including at least one year directly performing design, development, testing, or supervision of electrical systems for DoD communication networks or related infrastructure
• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not mandatory; any relevant industry certifications (e.g., IEC, IEEE, or DoD‑specific training) are a plus
• Ability to independently execute the full engineering lifecycle (concept, design, prototype, test, and field installation) for electrical hardware used in defense communication environments

Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of power electronics, signal integrity, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and high‑frequency circuit design
• Experience with industry design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, Cadence, or similar PCB/EDA software)
• Familiarity with DoD engineering standards and specifications (MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461, etc.) and ability to produce required documentation (drawings, test plans, test reports)
• Hands‑on testing expertise using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and environmental test chambers
• Proven ability to coordinate with manufacturing partners and oversee production runs, ensuring quality control and conformance to design intent
• Effective written and oral communication skills for drafting technical reports, presenting design reviews, and interfacing with program stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of project‑management fundamentals (schedule tracking, risk identification) is advantageous

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• Domestic travel up to 10% of the year (≈ two weeks) for site visits, prototype testing, installation support, or coordination with DoD facilities and subcontractors
• International travel is rare, typically less than 5% of the year, only when required for overseas system integration or acceptance testing and subject to clearance approval
• Work setting: Primarily office/lab‑based at the contractor's primary location; occasional on‑site presence at test ranges, manufacturing plants, or field installations as dictated by project needs

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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