Electrical Engineer

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact with our client in the defense and space industry!

Our client is a leading U.S. aerospace and defense organization dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, they deliver advanced technology solutions across specialized business units including Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Headquartered in Bedford, NH, our client’s Optronics division is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in advanced defense technologies, this team provides mission-critical solutions for military and law enforcement personnel worldwide.

Our client offers a fast-paced, high-energy environment that recognizes individual and team achievements while fostering professional growth. Their team is deeply committed to supporting those who serve, as well as giving back through community engagement, veteran support initiatives, STEM education programs, and investment in future innovators.

If you’re ready to contribute to meaningful mission-driven work and take your career to the next level, our client offers an opportunity to make a real difference in advancing defense and space technologies.

POSITION PROFILE:

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 lifecycle, from early feasibility studies and system design through production support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Perform schematic design including power conditioning, signal integrity analysis, and high-speed video data transfer. Electrical layout and component placement for high-density PCBs.
• Define, direct, and lead product specification conformance and validation testing, including data collection, system integration, and debugging.
• Lead electrical system architecture development and product specification definition and verification.
• Lead architectural design and electrical implementation of FPGA solutions from concept through deployment.
• Serve as design lead from product concept through production support.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Serve as a technical liaison between engineering teams, program managers, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, and systems engineering.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans to validate performance and reliability.
• Conduct hands-on prototype evaluation, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed documentation of testing, analysis, and design improvements.
• Identify opportunities for technical innovation and system optimization.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and engineering best practices.
• Support continuous improvement…