Electrical Engineer - Principal

Advanced Input Systems•Coeur d'Alene, ID

About The Position

The Principal Electrical Engineer is a technical leader and subject matter expert responsible for architecting, designing, and guiding the development of complex electrical and embedded systems across 1HMX’s product portfolio. This role influences technology strategy and leads cross-functional engineering efforts while providing deep technical guidance from concept through sustained production. This position drives innovation within the New Product Introduction (NPI) area, mentors engineering teams, and serves as a key decision-maker in electrical system design, embedded architecture, and hardware verification. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives on solving big challenges, pushing technology boundaries, and shaping the future of human–machine interaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in electrical or embedded systems engineering including demonstrated technical leadership in complex product development environments.
Proven success leading full lifecycle product development for complex systems.
Deep expertise in: ARM M0–M7 microcontrollers SBC/SoM platforms (i.MX6/i.MX8, A-series) Embedded OS (Linux, RTOS), firmware development, C/C++, Qt Embedded, QML Communication interfaces (USB, I2C, SPI, CANbus, BT, WiFi, Ethernet) Touch technologies (PCAP) and advanced sensing
Strong ability to drive architecture decisions, solve complex problems, and lead design at a systems level.
Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence, mentor, and lead technical teams.
Highly collaborative, proactive, and comfortable with a fast pace, ambiguity, and multi-program execution.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading cross-functional project teams or serving as a systems-level technical lead.
Background in AR/VR, motion tracking, IMUs, advanced sensing, robotics, or algorithm development.
Experience with concept testing, requirements management, and voice-of-customer translation.
Demonstrated experience driving organizational or process improvements.
Expertise in design-for-automation and manufacturing scalability.

Responsibilities

Lead system architecture development for complex HMI, embedded, and electro-mechanical systems.
Serve as a subject matter expert in electrical design, embedded systems, and hardware/software integration.
Own and guide full lifecycle development from concept feasibility to pilot builds and full-rate production.
Architect and design advanced analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
Lead embedded firmware/software integration for ARM-based systems, SBC/SoM platforms, and custom electronics.
Direct and validate schematic and PCB development using OrCAD/Allegro and oversee board bring-up activities.
Drive robust design verification plans, system-level testing, and root-cause analysis.
Apply design of experiments to technology evaluation and drive innovation in core HMX domains.
Guide teams in emerging technologies including sensing, PCAP touch, display interfaces, AR/VR, motion tracking, control systems, and wireless communication.
Influence long-term technology roadmaps and capability development within engineering.
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams within Concurrent Engineering and NPI efforts.
Collaborate with program management, manufacturing, operations, and quality to ensure design intent, scalability, and manufacturing readiness.
Provide guidance for production test system development and design-for-automation initiatives.
Represent engineering in customer meetings, technical reviews, and strategic discussions.