Senior Principal Development Engineer

FLIR Systems • Garland, TX

125d

About The Position

We are seeking a technically versatile and experienced Senior Principal Development Engineer to lead the development of advanced electronic systems for defense and space applications. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive complex product designs from semiconductor-level components to fully integrated box-level systems, while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering required; MSEE preferred.
• 10+ years in electronic design engineering, preferably in defense or aerospace sectors.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Multidisciplinary background across systems, mechanical, optical, thermal, and materials engineering.
• Strong understanding of product assurance, cost control, and schedule adherence.
• Familiarity with military standards such as MIL-PRF-19500 and MIL-PRF-38534 is a plus.
• Passion for continuous learning and applying emerging technologies in defense and space applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through prototype, validation, and production release.
• Working Manager, who directs the activities of his Engineer Team (direct reports).
• Employ systems engineering disciplines, guiding requirements definition, architecture, and technical analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal product development processes and quality standards.
• Support both sustaining engineering for standard products and new development programs for custom solutions.
• Design and support a range of electronic systems, including: Optoelectronics, Sensors & Displays, Power Management.
• Develop and define box-level hardware architectures, including interface definitions, environmental test and software requirements.
• Perform and review technical analyses such as electrical part stress, worst-case circuit analysis (WCCA), and derating.
• Generate and maintain detailed documentation including schematics, SDRLs, analysis reports, and part drawings.
• Lead and present at design reviews (PDR, CDR) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in OrCAD for schematic capture and PSpice for circuit analysis.
• Review or create mechanical CAD models using SolidWorks 2023.
• Participate in regular onsite meetings and design reviews to ensure alignment with project timelines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees