Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Principal Engineer, Hardware Development

Landis+Gyr • Milton, GA

5d • $112,965 - $162,627

About The Position

At Landis+Gyr, we don’t just manage energy—we lead the transformation toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future. With a net revenue of USD 1.73 billion in FY 2024, and a presence in over 30 countries across five continents, Landis+Gyr empowers utilities and consumers to optimize energy usage through advanced metering, grid-edge intelligence, and powerful data analytics. Today, our global team of about 6,300 professionals is shaping the digital energy era—developing innovative technologies that support decarbonization, grid modernization, and real-time energy insights. Our record USD 4.6 billion order backlog and strong book-to-bill ratio reflect long-term confidence in our mission and solutions. Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better! The Principal Engineer - Hardware Development calls for an experienced, knowledgeable, and talented engineer to lead the development of hardware components for the Engineering organization. As a hardware technical lead, you will have an opportunity to lead and collaborate with other engineers to design, plan, develop, and maintain electronic design and industry best practices engineering team. Experienced and high contributing engineer capable of handling complicated R&D hardware, firmware, software, and complete solutions projects as part of a cross-functional team. Collaborates with Product Management, Project management and other R&D teams in design, development, and validation of complete Smart Grid solutions. Collaborates with SMEs and business partners on component and system design.

Requirements

• Knowledge in modern Communications technologies RF Mesh (Wi-SUN), Cellular (LTE M, NB-IoT), Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Bluetooth/BLE
• Expert level RF and Antenna Design experience
• Knowledge of development processes, tools, and related frameworks
• Deep knowledge with relevant development and/or validation methodologies
• Deep knowledge of AMI and Smart Grid Systems and Solutions
• Experience with analog circuit design, specification development, electronics packaging, and environmental qualification testing.
• Experience with low noise analog design, PCB design considerations for grounding, transient protection, noise immunity, and signal conditioning.
• Proficient use of lab equipment, o-scopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, DVMs
• Experience with power/AC electronics such as transformers, regulators, switching supplies, filtering.
• Ability to proficiently utilize standard computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processors, basic CAD tools, web browsers, email, and Windows.
• Electrical Engineering and metering industry knowledge
• Ability to understand and utilize component datasheets effectively.
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Use of oscilloscopes, and various other testing equipment
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Technical writing abilities
• Excellent listening skills and ability to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words including technical data.
• Ability to recognize potential problems and take proactive measures.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Acute vision to see details at close range.
• Must have proficient multitasking, organizational and time management skills
• Acute vision to see details at close range.
• Must have proficient multitasking, organizational and time management skills
• Computer skills such as C, C++, LabVIEW, Assembly Programming, debugging, scripting programming languages, various software packages such as revision control and issue tracking and Microsoft Office familiarity.
• Advanced design, development, or validation skills In functional area
• Ability to work independently as well as in a leadership role on multiple development teams.
• Conduct reviews with the team (subordinates) to improve compliance with established best practices and applicable industry standards.
• Ability to energize and mentor junior members of the team to achieve deliverables.
• Serve as the technical lead for larger projects, establishing technical direction as well as monitoring project management metrics.
• Acts as technical authority in areas of specialty on assigned projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively across audiences and through multiple mediums.
• Ability to work with others of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to exercise critical thinking and creative problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-regional team.
• Ability to stay current on changing technologies and their applications in the utility industry.
• Ability to learn independently and facilitate training and knowledge sharing across multiple teams.
• Ability to provide technical leadership on complex projects.
• Ability to own parts of projects and facilitate project execution.
• Ability to work effectively with external partners.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to project teams
• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• High voltage design experience highly desirable
• Experience with embedded software is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, and development of wireless communication devices
• Contribute to the overall system architecture that utilize communication devices by working with Systems and Solutions architecture teams.
• Work with the other architects in the wireless communications platform team, and Global Procurement, on the selection of major components used in RF devices
• Resource allocation responsibilities teams being managed.
• Responsible for subordinate teams' on-time delivery & quality adherence.
• Contribution to department budgeting.
• Direct contribution in the hiring process through technical & team fit interviews.
• Direct contribution to the performance appraisal process, feeding into performance improvement plans & employee recognition plans.
• Provide leadership in design, development, documentation, bench/compliance testing, etc.
• Develop specifications including functional requirements, detailed design, test procedures as part of multidisciplinary team.
• Identify technical areas for improvement and make detailed business cases for improvements or new areas of opportunities.
• Provide support, troubleshoot, and resolve sustaining issues with high Quality Output.
• Provide detailed & accurate estimates for development efforts.
• Lead in component and/or solution design, development, documentation, and validation.
• Work on agile development teams, collaborating with multiple cross-discipline architecture teams to develop hardware and software components as part of L+G Smart Grid solutions.
• Participate in recruitment, development and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Lead functional area-specific continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead in innovative technology and solutions development and/or validation

Benefits

• employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive.
• Additionally, we offer three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays.
• We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees