Principal Electrical Engineer

Mach Industries

$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in defense or aerospace.
  • Proficiency in electrical design software such as Altium Designer or Cadence.
  • Experience designing with high-performance MCUs, high-speed digital, analog, power, and interface ICs.
  • Strong understanding of power systems, analog/digital electronics, and circuit design.
  • Expertise in schematic, layout, and stackup design for high-speed signals and power delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Design embedded electronic circuit boards with various interfaces including USB, Ethernet, and power distribution.
  • Mentor early-career engineers through hands-on coaching and project guidance.
  • Rapidly prototype and test designs using appropriate lab tools and equipment.
  • Design PCB layouts using Altium Designer for critical defense systems.
  • Develop detailed documentation and product specifications for electrical designs.
  • Ensure designs comply with quality and safety standards alongside quality assurance teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integrated design solutions.

Benefits

  • Health insurance.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
Full Job Description
The Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be at the forefront of creating next-generation military technologies. Your expertise will directly contribute to the electrical design, development, and testing of sophisticated defense systems. This role is perfect for a driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and is eager to apply their electrical engineering skills to high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Embedded Electronics Design: Design electronic circuit boards consisting of MCUs, low and high-speed communication busses such as USB, Ethernet, MIPI, digital and analog interfaces, power distribution, EMI, and ESD circuits
  • Team Mentorship: Contribute to the growth and development of earlier career engineers through hands on coaching, providing guidance on key projects, and leading by example
  • Rapid Prototype Design and Testing: Rapidly construct prototypes using standard and application specific lab tools. Test and evaluate prototypes with standard and application specific test equipment to verify design integrity and performance
  • Schematic and Layout PCB Design: Design PCB, Altium Designer preferred, for flight avionics, guidance systems, communication systems, and power distribution
  • Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed design documentation, CAD drawings, and product specifications for board and system designs
  • Quality Assurance: Design PCB boards and systems in accordance with Mach and industry quality standards. Collaborate with the quality team ensuring designs meet quality, reliability, and safety standards
  • Regulatory Compliance: Participate with the regulatory team to ensure all designs and processes meet industry, defense, and export control regulations
  • Collaboration: Partner with mechanical, system, test, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical components, such as vehicle harnessing, into the overall design


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in defense or aerospace
  • Proficiency in electrical design software such as Altium Designer or Cadence.
  • Experience designing with high-performance MCUs, high-speed digital, analog, power, and interface ICs
  • Strong understanding of power systems, analog/digital electronics, and circuit design.
  • Strong performance in schematic, layout, and stackup design for high-speed signals and power delivery


Preferred Qualifications
  • Security clearance or the ability to obtain one
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD and other defense industry standards
  • Hands-on experience with hardware prototyping and testing


Ideal Candidate

A highly skilled Electrical Engineer with a focus on innovation and problem-solving. The ideal candidate will excel in circuit design, embedded systems, and cross-functional collaboration. Experience in the defense industry, particularly with weapons systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), is highly advantageous

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach's total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

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