Principal Avionics Electrical Engineer
Core
Designing complex avionics electronic solutions integrated into large-scale systems for military defense and space exploration programs.
Role type
Principal Avionics Electrical Engineer
Builds
Single-slot flight computers, memory support modules, communication interfaces, backplane interconnects, and power/timing circuits.
Domain
Defense & Aerospace / Avionics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Electronic design, FPGA and processor integration, circuit design, simulation, signal integrity analysis, power integrity analysis, hardware prototyping, requirements translation, technical risk management, proposal development.
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in electrical engineering, experience with miniaturization challenges.
Technologies
FPGAs, ECAD tools, flight computers, backplane interconnects.
Responsibilities
Translate system requirements into hardware architectures; design and simulate complex electronic circuits; build, debug, and test prototype hardware; develop documentation for manufacturing; lead proposal development and engage with sponsors; mentor junior staff; identify and mitigate technical risks.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership and mentorship