Internship Development Section Head

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a

world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to

create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial &

Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power,

Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems, and we prioritize partnering with our

customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions that

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The SARA High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a

remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative Internship Section

Head/Electrical Engineer to support research and development activities and

transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors

in Colorado Springs, CO. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and

learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on

long-standing programs and new programs supporting our customers. Our small

group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate

in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to

operation.

The Internship Section Head/Electrical Engineer will be responsible for

developing, implementing, and managing SARA's comprehensive internship

program, aligned with the organization's mission of preparing students to

become successful contributors.

This role also includes supporting electrical measurement and diagnostic

activities across lab environments, working with test systems and diagnostic

tools, operating test equipment, implementing standard test procedures,

and conducting basic diagnostic measurements. We seek an engineer eager to

develop expertise in measurement techniques and diagnostic systems, with

opportunities to grow technical capabilities under the guidance of experienced

engineers.

Core Responsibilities

Internship Program

• Recruit engineering and physics students
• Identify existing project opportunities for intern integration
• Match intern skills with appropriate project roles
• Develop individual intern growth plans
• Track intern performance and skill development
• Collaborate with engineers to support intern placement
  
  

Diagnostics Engineer

• Assist technical leadership with diagnostic field (off-site) and lab
  
  

(on-site) testing

• Support highly technical engineering and scientific teams during field test
  
  

activities when necessary (moderate travel is required on occasion)

• Write detailed technical reports and maintain comprehensive project
  
  

documentation

• Ensure fidelity of measurements and acquisition of data
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
• 1-6 years of experience in engineering management
• Ability to assess intern technical capabilities
• Skills in talent mapping and development
• Must be available for up to 25% travel in support of testing or other
  
  

customer requirements

• Willing to work odd hours when needed - associated with travel/field testing
• Self-motivation and the willingness to develop new skills and ask questions
• Capability to work and think independently
• Hands-on test and debugging experience with knowledge of standard test
  
  

equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signal generator)

• Experience with data processing software including Excel, MATLAB, and
  
  

Mathcad

• Excellent writte
  
  

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with

disabilities

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/1JRK4zhAPMZXms5amCMR4m

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