Our client is looking for a Principal level Electrical Engineer. Are you ready to join the agile Mission Solutions Product Design and Applications Engineering team to develop innovative off-the-shelf and application-specific technology solutions at the heart of defense and aerospace platforms. These products and solutions are engineered to provide the critical core computing and networking technologies for ground vehicles, aircraft, missiles, sensors, rockets, and spacecraft, including manned and autonomous unmanned systems. Sounds interesting? We encourage you to apply and value diversity in the workplace and encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply. Thank you!

TYPE: Perm, US Citizens only

LOCATION: Portland/Tigard, OR Relocation Available for Select Candidates

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will perform various analyses, design, and/or assembly related to electrical engineering projects.  You will develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequence, and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.  You will collaborate within design engineering in coordinating the release of new products. Your role will include troubleshooting/analyzing electrical circuits to determine root cause and defining corrective actions. You will also maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.  You will be mentoring junior-level engineers on their technical development.

Your Challenge:

  • Collaborate with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products and conduct review of engineering drawings prior to release
  • Uses computer-aided design tools (Altium) to capture and update schematics and layouts based on existing products, incorporating design elements provided by senior design staff; Encouraged to create new designs, improve designs when appropriate
  • Development and validation of detailed Interface Control Documents (ICD) to meet system level interconnect requirements
  • Integration of electrical and mechanical parts for customer specific applications, including software and firmware updates as needed
  • Transition designs to manufacturing
  • Provide technical support for documented existing designs; Model circuitry in LTspice for development or RCCA efforts
  • Perform various operational or methods analyses related to MIL and AS9100 standards
  • Coordinate the evaluation of engineering changes and/or other specifications requirements; serves as technical liaison with other engineering personnel such as program management, finance, design, quality, procurement, inspection, and production
  • Establish Manufacturing process flow and work instruction
  • Regular review of electronic components for suitability and compliance to requirements
  • Create and update manufacturing standard procedures
  • Drive continuous improvement in all process areas
  • Other duties as assigned

What you bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Masters degree is preferred
  • 15+ years’ electrical engineering experience
  • Experience in the design of circuit boards in Altium
  • Experience in High-Speed Digital design
  • Experience with all design processes from concept design to production delivery and manufacturing process
  • Ability to layout boards in Altium
  • Ability to model complex circuits in LTspice
  • Experience with worst case circuit analysis, impedance matching, derating, and component reliability
  • Experience with MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-471
  • Familiarity with design of power supplies, network devices (switches and routers) and servers
  • Must be able to perform or direct low level PCB troubleshooting/debug work
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to customer support
  • Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, component specifications 
  • Advanced knowledge of electronic and mechanical assembly principles 
  • Experience with mathematical concepts (probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry) and apply concepts to practical situations 
  • Capable of analytical reasoning and the ability to draw conclusions and reconcile differences between predicted and actual results
  • Experience with CAD software and continuous improvement
  • Significant hands-on/laboratory experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP, Agile, and proficient with MS Office tools
  • Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
  • Ability to multi-task and manage various project related duties