Principal Electrical Engineer

We’re seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced hardware for next-generation augmented reality systems in demanding aerospace environments. This is a hands-on technical contributor role focused on end-to-end electrical design, system integration, and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full lifecycle electrical hardware development: architecture, simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, debug, and integration.
• Translate system-level requirements into detailed electrical specifications and robust circuit designs.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace power and environmental standards (e.g., MIL-STD-704, EMI, thermal, vibration).
• Develop and execute verification and qualification test plans.
• Select and validate components for performance, reliability, and MIL-spec compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams.
• Partner with fabrication and manufacturing vendors to manage board builds, first articles, and production.
• Provide technical mentorship and drive improvements in engineering tools, workflows, and standards.
• Apply DFM/DFT principles throughout the design process.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience designing complex hardware systems.
• Expertise in:
• High-speed digital design (DDR3/4, PCIe, USB 3.0, DisplayPort)
• Mixed-signal, FPGA, and embedded system design
• Power and analog circuitry for aerospace or rugged environments
• Strong understanding of MIL-STD-704 and related standards.
• Skilled in performance analysis, simulation, and lab-based validation.
• Proficiency with schematic capture/PCB tools (Altium preferred).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FPGA design experience (VHDL/Verilog, timing closure, IP integration).
• Experience with fabrication documentation and DFM/DFA best practices.
• Background in environmental testing and airborne electronics.
• Familiarity with configuration management systems.
• Track record of mentoring engineers and improving engineering processes.