Principal Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-05-24
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Our rapidly scaling Space client is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support the development of next-generation communication systems for advanced airborne, space, and terrestrial platforms. This is a highly technical hands-on role focused on the full lifecycle development of complex digital and mixed-signal electronics for cutting-edge RF communication systems.
The successful candidate will take ownership of board-level and system-level hardware design activities from architecture and component selection through integration, testing, qualification, and production deployment. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges across multidisciplinary systems.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the design, analysis, integration, and test of advanced digital and mixed-signal electronics hardware.
- Own complex board-level hardware designs including architecture definition, trade studies, and component selection.
- Develop high-speed PCB designs including HDI stackups, signal integrity optimization, and power integrity considerations.
- Support FPGA-based systems, ADC/DAC integration, telemetry subsystems, and high-speed digital interfaces.
- Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, root cause analysis, and design verification activities.
- Conduct detailed design reviews and ensure engineering rigor throughout the development lifecycle.
- Collaborate closely with RF, software, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.
- Support hardware qualification, environmental testing, and transition into production environments.
- Contribute technical leadership across multi-module assemblies and complex hardware integration activities.
- Participate in proposal and technical planning activities for future programmes and technology development efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and hardware verification.
- Strong expertise in digital and mixed-signal electronics design.
- Experience with FPGA integration, high-speed interfaces, ADCs/DACs, and telemetry systems.
- Advanced PCB layout experience including HDI design and high-speed routing techniques.
- Experience using signal integrity and power integrity simulation tools such as SIwave, ADS SIPro, Hyperlynx, or equivalent.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and high-reliability hardware design practices.
- Experience supporting products through qualification, manufacturing, and deployment.
- Strong laboratory experience with hardware bring-up and verification testing.
- Aerospace, defense, phased array, satellite communications, or RF systems experience.
- Familiarity with military or aerospace design standards.
- Experience with RF test equipment and communication systems hardware.
- Experience leading small engineering teams or technical work packages.
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