Principal Electrical Engineer

ALTEN Technology•Mukilteo, WA

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
Typically possesses 8+ years technical experience plus 1 year of management experience
Detailed knowledge of military specifications and industry standards including IPC
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead program technical execution
Substantial experience with mixed-signal circuit design utilizing discrete components and simulation
Ability to provide creativity while solving complex problems without known solutions
Strong computer skills, including common office applications and engineering tools
Advanced experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation tools such as Altium and PSPICE/LTSPICE
Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

Responsibilities

Provides guidance, mentorship, and leadership to Electrical Engineers
Oversees technical aspects of electrical designs for feasibility, viability, and function including facilitating concept, design, and test readiness reviews
Manages technical execution of a program or programs, emphasis on electrical oversight
Evaluates uncertainty and risks associated with requirements and designs
Generates robust designs considering ESD, EMI, and challenging thermal environments
Guides programs by providing formal peer review on other electrical engineer’s work
Supports manufacturing, quality, and testing of designs from concept to delivery
Supports and leads the testing and validation of an electrical component or subsystem
Performs analysis of designs to ensure safe operation in meeting designated requirements
Assists in establishing company engineering standards, training, and guidelines
Provides technical support to customers
Supports proposal/presentation preparation and business development activities
Mentors and supports more junior engineers
Assists in managing personnel, participating in candidate assessments, and conducting routine performance reviews