Principal Electrical Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, Sep 17, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Leading the design and development of cutting-edge electronics for AI-powered defense systems, the remote Principal Electrical Engineer will manage mixed-signal, embedded, and sensor-interface hardware from requirements through production release while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems, including mixed-signal PCBs and embedded controllers
- Architect low-power, high-reliability solutions and validate hardware against functional, thermal, and EMI/EMC targets
- Develop test procedures and lead lab validation efforts, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus 7-9 years of relevant experience
- Proven experience in product development with expertise in embedded computing platforms under SWaP constraints
- Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, 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
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