Principal Electrical Engineer – Design (Onsite)
About The Position
The Strategic Defense Solution engineering organization is currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Richardson, TX with analog and digital design experience. The Principal Electrical Engineer is a lead position responsible for clean sheet and upgrade electronic solutions across multiple Circuit Card Assemblies. In addition to being cognizant of an individual circuit card design, the Principal Electrical Engineer will mentor other engineers with various backgrounds in circuit card and firmware design providing guidance and support across program. Products are typically required to comply with various MIL standards including MIL-STD-461 or DO-160. This opportunity is targeted toward engineers who enjoy working in a systems environment as it includes designing multiple electrical elements of a product; interacting with mechanical and software team members; developing PCB and system requirements; and supporting system test teams. Some domestic travel may be required.
Requirements
- Experience with pre-CAD circuit design, including schematic capture, power, FPGA resource utilization, background knowledge of PWB stacks ups.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Active DoD security clearance.
- Experience with mixed signal design including SoC/FPGAs, A/D Converters, Digital Down Converters, D/A Converters, Digital Waveform Generators, Mixed Signal CCAs, Mixed Signal Modules and Subsystems.
- Experience with electronics design in 3U VPX and/or SOSA hardware, including understanding backplane topologies, slot and module profiles of 3U VPX card sets.
- Experience with new architecture development and EMI/EMC standards for military applications using industry design tools, i.e. Xpedition Enterprise, Cadence Allegro, etc.
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, design, fabricate, modify, and evaluate an electronic apparatus, components, or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices, ensuing work is completed on time and established quality and budgets are achieved.
- Prepare engineering drawings or specifications to construct, relocate, or install equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
- Prepare documentation including confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, information on product development, introduction schedules, product costs, and performance weaknesses to track progress and analyze performance.
- Performs engineering work and applied research, development, and design of new products to ensure quality standards and business objectives are met.
- Produce products according to specifications, using the most cost effective and efficient means.
- Analyze and evaluate new or improved electronic component including power generation, transmission and distribution, rotating machinery, illumination, wire communication systems, servomechanisms, circuit theory, computer design and development, instrumentation, radio communications, semiconductor devices, solid state devices, and video systems.
- Mentor newer engineers in design and development practices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- May be eligible for relocation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
