Principal Electrical Engineer - EMI​/EMC Lead; Clearance Required

Principal Electrical Engineer – EMI/EMC Lead (Clearance Required)

Join Sierra Space as Principal Electrical Engineer – EMI/EMC Lead. Sierra Space builds the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth, safeguarding national security and enabling space exploration.

The Principal Electrical Engineer oversees the design, development, modification, and evaluation of highly complex electrical components and systems. Responsibilities include leading advanced projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, conducting tests and simulations, documenting design processes and results, providing expert technical support and troubleshooting, mentoring less experienced engineers, and staying current on engineering advancements.

Our mission is driven by a commitment to advancing space‑based technology in service of our customers. We seek individuals passionate about innovating beyond boundaries, relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve, and empower. Align with our values, mission, and goals while meeting the required qualifications below. Preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience) or Masters with 10+ years experience.
• Typically 12+ years of related experience.
• Mastery in a particular area such as power systems, control systems, EWIS, or CD&H.
• Expert knowledge of relevant industry standards.
• Expert knowledge of electrical and avionic systems architectures and design.
• Expert in troubleshooting and solving complex problems.
• Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Ability to take task‑ownership and lead teams.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams.
• Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
• Knowledge of systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
• Experience performing trade studies to support subsystem architecture decisions.
• An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required.

• Extensive experience serving as a Responsible Engineer (RE), driving hardware through its lifecycle.
• Experience with Electrical Architecture.
• Proficiency in electrical design software such as Capital, AutoCAD Electrical, or Altium Designer.
• Experience with simulation software like SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, or Hyperlynx.
• Expertise in PCB design and layout.
• Advanced understanding of power electronics and control systems.
• Extensive experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems.
• Ability to perform advanced circuit analysis and troubleshooting using tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Python for embedded systems development.
• Familiarity with CCSDS specifications for spacecraft and ground data flow.
• Proven experience in project management and the ability to lead large and complex projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Pay Range: $ – $. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness.

This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non‑U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF) handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants.

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% of compensation, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Final date to receive applications:
This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.