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Chief Electrical Engineer

SAICHuntsville, ALPosted Sep 17, 2026 · open 39 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Full-timeSecret$160K - $200K

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U.S. citizenship required
Only U.S. citizens can be hired for this role.
Secret clearance
The employer will sponsor the clearance.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience or training can stand in for the degree.

**Description**

SAIC is seeking a **Chief 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 experience in 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, including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and MIL-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.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2616906

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

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Job Details
Company
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Type
Full-time
Experience
20+ years
Posted
Sep 17, 2026
Required Skills
Electrical DesignSystem IntegrationTestingElectrical Power SystemsCircuit DesignSignal SystemsNECNESCIEEEMIL-STDSolidWorksAltium DesignerSimulationsFault AnalysisTechnical Documentation

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