Principal Electrical Engineer

ALTEN

$150K — $170K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
  • 8+ years of technical experience plus 1 year of management experience
  • In-depth knowledge of military specifications and industry standards including IPC
  • Proven track record in managing technical execution of programs
  • Extensive experience with mixed-signal circuit design
  • Capacity for creative problem-solving in complex scenarios
  • Advanced skills with engineering tools like Altium and PSPICE/LTSPICE

Responsibilities

  • Provide mentorship and leadership to Electrical Engineers
  • Oversee technical aspects of electrical designs including feasibility and function
  • Manage technical execution of electrical programs
  • Evaluate uncertainty and risks in requirements and designs
  • Generate robust designs considering ESD, EMI, and thermal challenges
  • Conduct formal peer reviews of engineering work
  • Support testing and validation of electrical components or subsystems

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for career development
  • Engagement in technical leadership and oversight of significant projects
  • Involvement in customer interactions and support
  • Contributions to the establishment of engineering standards and guidelines
  • Participation in business development activities
Full Job Description
As a Principal Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for;
  • Provides guidance, mentorship, and leadership to Electrical Engineers
  • Oversees technical aspects of electrical designs for feasibility, viability, and function including facilitating concept, design, and test readiness reviews
  • Manages technical execution of a program or programs, emphasis on electrical oversight
  • Evaluates uncertainty and risks associated with requirements and designs
  • Generates robust designs considering ESD, EMI, and challenging thermal environments
  • Guides programs by providing formal peer review on other electrical engineer's work
  • Supports manufacturing, quality, and testing of designs from concept to delivery
  • Supports and leads the testing and validation of an electrical component or subsystem
  • Performs analysis of designs to ensure safe operation in meeting designated requirements
  • Assists in establishing company engineering standards, training, and guidelines
  • Provides technical support to customers
  • Supports proposal/presentation preparation and business development activities
  • Mentors and supports more junior engineers
  • Assists in managing personnel, participating in candidate assessments, and conducting routine performance reviews

Qualifications;
  • B.S. or M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
  • Typically possesses 8+ years technical experience plus 1 year of management experience
  • Detailed knowledge of military specifications and industry standards including IPC
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and lead program technical execution
  • Substantial experience with mixed-signal circuit design utilizing discrete components and simulation
  • Ability to provide creativity while solving complex problems without known solutions
  • Strong computer skills, including common office applications and engineering tools
  • Advanced experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation tools such as Altium and PSPICE/LTSPICE
  • Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

Salary Range: $150,000-170,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

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