Principal Engineer, Electrical (R5909)
Core
Own flight-critical avionics and circuit/sub-system designs for V-BAT aircraft, ensuring robustness for harsh environments.
Role type
Principal Electrical Engineer (Avionics/Hardware)
Builds
V-BAT aircraft power systems, custom circuitry, and support equipment
Domain
Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit testing, debugging, PCB layout, power management, analog/digital design, microcontroller integration, sensor/radio integration, system architecture, worst-case analysis, simulation, prototyping, testing and validation, design for safety/manufacturability/reliability, cross-functional collaboration, project management, mentorship
Preferred skills
experience with harsh environment hardening (shock/vibe, radiation, high-altitude), innovative solution implementation
Technologies
ECAD tools, custom circuitry, microcontrollers, sensors, radios
Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle hardware development from concept to validation, drive PCB layout optimization, mentor junior engineers, lead cross-functional design reviews, manage project timelines and technical milestones, define technical product requirements
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship