Principal Electrical Engineer

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Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units:
Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics
1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro‑optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first‑class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

We have a high‑paced, high‑energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

The Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and strategic direction for electrical engineering projects, with a focus on the design, development, and testing of advanced electrical and electronic modules and subsystems for defense and commercial applications. This role requires driving innovation, ensuring technical excellence, and guiding projects to meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives. By leveraging their expertise, the Principal Electrical Engineer ensures that all technical and strategic goals align with organizational and customer requirements.

In this capacity, the Principal Electrical Engineer leads the design, optimization, and analysis of electrical system architectures to ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance with project specifications. They oversee project milestones, strategically managing efforts to meet cost and schedule targets while delivering solutions that meet or exceed expectations. Their work spans all phases of the product life cycle, from early feasibility studies and system design to

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of electronic systems, ensuring they meet functional performance, reliability, and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical direction on complex electrical engineering challenges, driving innovative solutions while adhering to safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Detail schematic design including power conditioning, signal integrity analysis and high‑speed video data transfer. Electrical layout and component placement for size/space claims of high‑density PCBs.
• Define/direct/lead product specification conformance and validation testing, data collection, system integration, and debugging.
• Lead the electrical system architecture development and product specification definition / verification.
• Lead architectural design and electrical implementation of FPGA solutions from concept to deployment.
• Design lead responsibility from product concept to production support.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and proactive problem‑solving within the team.
• Serve as a technical representative and liaison of the electrical group, maintaining clear and effective communication with stakeholders, program managers, and external partners.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams, including software, mechanical, and systems engineering, to achieve seamless integration and comprehensive solutions.
• Lead the development…