Principal Electrical Engineer

• Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems, including mixed-signal PCBs, embedded controllers, and custom sensor interfaces
• Architect low-power, high-reliability solutions for rugged, space-constrained applications
• Define electrical requirements and validate hardware against functional, thermal, and EMI/EMC targets
• Integrate embedded processors, FPGAs, sensors, and power subsystems within multifunctional platforms
• Collaborate with software teams on hardware/firmware communication
• Own electrical design work streams from requirements through production release
• Provide technical guidance and task leadership to junior engineers and interns
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies
• Develop test procedures and lead lab validation efforts, including thermal, vibration, and environmental testing
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with vendors on PCB fabrication, assembly, and design for manufacturability
• Manage component obsolescence and lifecycle planning
• Evaluate and propose new components, tools, and methods to improve performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Mentor others and stay engaged with emerging technologies in electronics, embedded systems, and AI applications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus 7-9 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in product development, including work with outsource design and development partners
• Expertise in embedded computing platforms with size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints
• Familiarity with standard interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, MIPI) and various MCU, CPU, FPGA technologies
• In-depth knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics, electronic circuits, and design methodologies
• Proficiency in electronic CAD tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional multitasking abilities and the capability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing complex electrical systems, including mixed-signal PCBs and embedded controllers, while effectively managing product development and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in leading validation efforts and mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

• Electrical System Design
• Embedded Computing Platforms
• Electronic CAD Tools
• Product Development
• ITAR Eligibility

• Mixed-Signal PCB Design
• Embedded Controller Development
• Analog and Digital Electronics
• Thermal and Environmental Testing
• Root Cause Analysis

• Strong Communication Skills
• Exceptional Multitasking Abilities
• Task Leadership

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

• SWaP Constraints
• Design Methodologies
• Component Obsolescence
• Lifecycle Planning
• Emerging Technologies

• Ethernet
• CAN
• I2C
• SPI
• PCIe
• USB
• MIPI