Principal Engineer

Greenpoint Technologies • Bothell, WA

2d • $150,000 - $206,000

About The Position

Provides technical leadership and direction for electrical systems design on aircraft modifications and completions. Ensures designs meet client and company requirements and applicable certification and regulatory standards. Oversees complex, urgent, high-impact, and critical issues, coordinating across engineering, programs, production, suppliers, and other functions. Leads development of innovative electrical engineering methods, technologies, and strategies aligned with Greenpoint business plans. Mentors engineering staff and serves as a technical role model.

The role provides guidance throughout all program phases, from requirements development and design through installation, verification, certification, delivery, and post-delivery support. It develops, reviews, and approves electrical systems designs; presents designs and certification bases to Designated Engineering Representatives and regulatory agencies; defines design assurance levels and qualification testing requirements; and works with vendors on reliability, testing, in-service issues, and root-cause analysis. The Principal Engineer also evaluates supplier capabilities, advances design concepts and strategic initiatives, coordinates complex projects, supports talent and performance processes, and contributes to quality, certification, compliance, and corporate initiatives.

Greenpoint Technologies delivers custom VIP aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State. The company describes its work as complex, innovative, and supported by leading-edge tools and employee-built processes. Its culture emphasizes stretch assignments, accountability, transparent decisions, open communication, engaged leadership, and visible impact on products. Greenpoint is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For work on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations, must qualify as a US Person: a US Citizen, a qualifying Permanent Resident, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.
• Demonstrated electrical engineering knowledge relevant to Greenpoint’s products and business, with ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering substantiation requirements, methodologies, and documentation.
• Experience working with the FAA and other regulatory agencies; ability to interpret applicable requirements and support certification and compliance activities.
• Ability to design, analyze, simulate, and troubleshoot electrical or electronic systems and resolve complex engineering problems.
• Proficiency with applicable CAD, electrical design, and product lifecycle management tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, formulas, scientific equations, graphs, regulations, and complex technical or business documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including defining problems, gathering and evaluating data, establishing facts, and drawing sound conclusions using logical, scientific, and mathematical principles.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor corrective action plans that improve business processes and certification cycle times.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, business correspondence, and procedures; presenting complex or sensitive topics; and responding effectively to questions and concerns.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, build effective working relationships, and motivate, persuade, and influence colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including managing competing priorities and working with abstract and practical concepts.
• Ability to travel and work outside core business hours as required.
• Ability to sit for extended periods; use hands to lift or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; and perform tasks requiring close and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Inventor, AutoCAD, Visual Engineer, or Fusion 360 is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on approaches for certifying and approving electrical systems designs for aircraft modifications and completions.
• Direct electrical systems work across aircraft power generation, conversion, and distribution; avionics and electrical interfaces; wiring and interconnection systems, including EWIS; and system integration.
• Guide integration of new electrical systems and equipment with existing aircraft configurations, accounting for interfaces, operating requirements, design constraints, and certification basis.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external technical experts to secure appropriate expertise and meet program requirements.
• Lead and mentor engineering staff and develop the organization’s electrical engineering capabilities.
• Provide guidance across program phases, from requirements development and design through installation, verification, certification, delivery, and post-delivery support, to resolve challenging electrical systems issues.
• Work with vendors on system reliability, equipment qualification testing requirements, timely resolution of in-service problems, and root-cause analysis.
• Identify innovative engineering and certification solutions for aircraft modifications and completions, including complex configurations and new technologies.
• Develop, review, and approve electrical systems designs that meet company and client requirements, applying engineering best practices and focusing on high-risk designs, novel technologies, and complex interfaces.
• Present electrical systems design concepts and their engineering and certification basis to Designated Engineering Representatives and regulatory agencies.
• Define electrical design assurance levels and qualification testing requirements, communicate them to vendors, and present them to Designated Engineering Representatives for approval.
• Evaluate suppliers’ electrical systems technologies, engineering capabilities, and methods, and present recommendations to Greenpoint leadership.
• Work with engineering leaders and executives to identify strategic initiatives that strengthen competitiveness and profitability in aircraft modifications and completions.
• Advance electrical systems design concepts while considering cost competitiveness, client needs, market differentiation, technology, schedule, and risk.
• Provide technical oversight and project-level coordination across engineering teams on large and complex projects; mentor developing engineers and maintain design quality and consistency.
• Partner with leadership on recruiting, hiring, training, and employee performance.
• Lead or participate in corporate initiatives supporting long-term goals and help close action items.
• Work with Quality and Certification teams on Compliance System Review Board and Corrective Action Request actions supporting engineering compliance.
• Assist engineering leaders in promoting effective team conduct through mentoring, coaching, setting expectations, and modeling the Code of Conduct.
• Support and champion corporate directives, policies, and initiatives.
• Maintain regular attendance, arrive on time, and work full shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Big jobs and stretch assignments.
• High-accountability environment with transparent decisions aligned to values, open communication, and engaged leadership.
• Ability to make a big, visible impact on the end product.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal