Senior Research Engineer (Electrical / Power Systems)
SARA Inc · Posted Nov 11, 2026
- Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Senior
- $135K–$180K per year
- 8+ years
Senior Research Engineer to support rapid R&D and power systems research activities at SARA’s Colorado Springs facility.
Compensation
Salary at SARA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $135,000 to $180,000 (annualized USD).
Responsibilities
- Perform self-guided engineering calculations and apply physics first principles
- Solve engineering problems using modeling and simulation, interpreting real-world test data
- Execute self-guided engineering studies
- Develop specifications and requirements
- Design and execute specialized tests
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Nice to have: Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering
- Nice to have: 10+ years of experience and relevant research emphasis in Power Systems
- Nice to have: Pulsed Power
- Nice to have: EMP