Senior Principal Development Engineer

FLIR Systems-posted 2 months ago
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Garland, TX
501-1,000 employees
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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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
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