Principal Hardware Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Lead the development of electro-optical hardware, including a SOSA-aligned 3U VPX chassis architecture, from concept and requirements through design, integration, qualification, production, and sustainment. Plan and execute laboratory integration and verification, troubleshoot hardware, define task schedules, and support technical growth across engineering teams.

Requirements: Requires a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, including experience with SOSA-aligned 3U VPX chassis architecture and electro-optical hardware theory and troubleshooting. Candidates must have experience across the hardware lifecycle and be U.S. citizens with an active, existing DoD Secret clearance required after the first day.

Key Skills: SOSA-Aligned 3U VPX Chassis Architecture, Electro-Optical Hardware, Hardware Development Lifecycle, Requirements Definition, Schematic Design, Hardware Integration, Verification and Testing, Troubleshooting, VPX Payload Card Evaluation, Power and Thermal Constraints, Chassis Management, High-Speed Interconnects, Backplane Configuration, System-Level Design, Circuit Card Assembly Architecture, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits: Healthcare, Parental Leave, Flexible Work Schedules, Achievement Awards, Educational Assistance, Backup Care, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) Match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Scholar Program, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Relocation Assistance