Principal Avionics Electrical Engineer – Job Order 3509

Principal Avionics Electrical Engineer – Job Order 3509

Somerville, MA 02143
$185K to $225K
Top Benefits and 10% 401K contribution
US Citizen/Clearable
Relocation assistance is available

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support our growing demand for the design of avionics solutions across numerous programs.

• This position will require extensive knowledge and experience designing complex electronic solutions that are integrated into large-scale systems.
• The engineer develops the architecture, designs circuits, performs simulations, assists ECAD with layout, verifies and tests the designs.
• The engineer also performs a variety of engineering activities throughout the life cycle to support planning, requirements development, documentation, test, and deployment.
• Example designs performed under this position may include single-slot flight computers including FPGAs and processors, memory support modules, communication interface designs, backplane interconnect designs, along with common power and timing circuits used in these scenarios.
• Understanding of signal integrity and power integrity are extremely valuable in these types of complex, multi-card avionics systems, especially as designs move toward miniaturization.
  While flexible based upon project timelines, the nature of this role will require being able to support in-office work most days.
• As a principal engineer, it is expected that some level of leadership and mentorship will be provided toward junior staff earlier in their careers.

Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities

• Translates project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.
• Innovatively solves issues, drives completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively works with other technical contributors.
• Builds, debugs, and tests prototypes and deliverable hardware.
• Prepares documentation for manufacturing, and provides continuous support.
• Researches and enables innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
• Builds collaborative and multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable, cost effective end solutions.
• Independently drives solutions to complex problems – develops requirements, proposes ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapts appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Supports business development activities including leading the development of proposals and engaging with sponsors.
• Identifies program/system-level technical risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies.
• Manages multi-disciplinary tasks with a cross functional team and effectively communicates status to project leadership and customers.
• Develops, documents, and teaches best practices to less experienced teammates.

Skills/Abilities
• Proficiency in electronic design.
• Ability to write detailed design specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.
• Strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field. Advanced Degree preferred.

Experience
10+ years experience in electrical engineering or related field.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.