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SAIC

Electrical Engineer Design Lead

Middletown, RI

$159K - $166K/yr

... National Instruments (NI) PXI, and cRio, systems, extensive cabling and interconnection, Virginia Panel Corporation (VPC) Mass Interconnect systems, and LabVIEW and Test Stand software. You will lead ...

SAIC

Electrical Engineer Design Lead

Middletown, RI · On-site

$159K - $166K/yr

... National Instruments (NI) PXI, and cRio, systems, extensive cabling and interconnection, Virginia Panel Corporation (VPC) Mass Interconnect systems, and LabVIEW and Test Stand software. You will lead ...

Welbilt

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New Albany, IN

Configure, operate, and optimize Microsoft Office and National Instruments (NI) data acquisition systems; validate data quality and measurement accuracy * Help Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and ...

Welbilt

Engineering Tech IV (50135)

New Albany, IN · On-site

Configure, operate, and optimize Microsoft Office and National Instruments (NI) data acquisition systems; validate data quality and measurement accuracy * Help Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and ...

Intellectt INC

LabVIEW Engineer for ATE

Rockford, IL · On-site

Strong LabVIEW programming skills, LabVIEW & NI Test stand * Experience with National Instruments hardware (PXI, cRIO) and communication protocols (TCP/IP, Serial, CAN, Bluetooth, SPI, I2C) Thanks ...

SAIC

Electrical Engineer Design Lead

Middletown, RI · On-site

$159K - $166K/yr

... National Instruments (NI) PXI, and cRio, systems, extensive cabling and interconnection, Virginia Panel Corporation (VPC) Mass Interconnect systems, and LabVIEW and Test Stand software. You will lead ...

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AspectNational Instruments NiTest Engineer
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in NI hardware/softwareEngineering degree, certifications in testing and quality assurance
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, R&D, testing labs using NI hardware/softwareManufacturing, R&D, or quality assurance labs
Industry UsageElectronics, automation, embedded systemsElectronics, manufacturing, product development

National Instruments Ni professionals focus on developing and maintaining NI hardware and software solutions, often working in technical roles within labs. Test Engineers design and execute testing procedures to ensure product quality, frequently utilizing NI tools. While both roles require technical expertise and familiarity with testing environments, NI specialists are more hardware/software oriented, whereas Test Engineers focus on testing processes and quality assurance.

Infographic showing various National Instruments Ni job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 94% Full Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,038 per year, or $27.9 per hour.
Electrical Engineer Design Lead

Electrical Engineer Design Lead

SAIC

Middletown, RI

$159K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

SAIC rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job ID: T2601699

Location: Middletown, RI, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-24

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Electrical Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description



SAIC is seeking an organized and motivated Electrical Engineer Design Lead to lead a team of their peers towards the development of complex Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems for the Navy in Middletown, RI.

The ideal candidate brings broad electrical engineering experience and skillsets with some project management experience, and familiarity with systems engineering to this position.

You will lead the design, development, documentation and testing of complex Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems for the Navy that consist of analog, digital, and power electronics, embedded systems such as FPGAs, commercial off the shelf (COTS) equipment such as AC and DC supplies, switching, and instrumentation, National Instruments (NI) PXI, and cRio, systems, extensive cabling and interconnection, Virginia Panel Corporation (VPC) Mass Interconnect systems, and LabVIEW and Test Stand software.

You will lead and work alongside your team of mixed electrical and software engineers.  You will liaison between customer and SAIC management.  You will develop, communicate, and execute comprehensive plans to meet aggressive schedules and develop complex systems and associated documentation.  You will also develop and present recurring status and presentation materials.

Candidates should demonstrate a history of excelling in multiple roles, designing multiple systems, and being self-directed and proactive.

Qualifications



REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • 5+ years of engineering design, analysis, and testing.
  • Experience leading projects.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment while completing tasks in an unsupervised and self-directed fashion.
  • Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting electronics using equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, DAQs, etc.
  • Must be a US citizen able to obtain clearance up to the level of SECRET.

EDUCATION:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
  • M.S in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is desired but not required.

LOCATION:

  • Role involves on-site and in-person management of staff as well as regular visits to the government customer site. While there will be some opportunities to complete tasking from home, this role requires the candidate to be able to commute to the Middletown, RI SAIC office and/or Navy site in Newport, RI 4-5 days a week.

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