Principal Electrical Engineer
Core
Lead electrical engineering design and analysis for space-based optical systems and payloads serving DoD and Intelligence Community customers.
Role type
Principal Electrical Engineer (IC with functional management)
Builds
Space-based optical systems, payloads, and components for satellite platforms
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Electro-optical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electrical hardware design, high-speed analog and digital PCB design, EMI/EMC compliance, opto-electronics, thermal and timing analysis, system architecture, risk management, functional budgeting, team leadership, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
radiation hardening design, AS9100 environment experience, migration from R&D to full-scale production
Technologies
AS9100, ISO 9001
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers; manage functional budget and ROI assessments; perform electrical design and analysis for space applications; collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration; prepare technical reports and proposals; implement quality control measures; develop metrics for engineering activities; identify and mitigate project risks
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with functional management