Principal Electrical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
Design. Innovate. Own the Solution.
Join a Team Where Your Ideas Power the Future
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and taking products from concept to reality? We're seeking a hands-on, highly motivated engineer to join our agile and collaborative engineering team.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to own cutting-edge hardware development projects from initial concept through production release. You'll work closely with a small team of talented engineers where your contributions are visible, valued, and directly impact the success of our products.
If you're passionate about power electronics, embedded systems, and creating innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a key member of our engineering team, you will:
- Lead electrical design projects through the entire product development lifecycle, from concept and architecture to production deployment.
- Design and develop high-performance PWM amplifiers and efficient power conversion solutions.
- Create and optimize power supplies and converter topologies for demanding applications.
- Develop embedded software and firmware for microprocessors and FPGAs.
- Perform circuit simulation, analysis, and validation using LTSpice and related tools.
- Build, test, debug, and refine prototypes in a hands-on laboratory environment.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members to solve technical challenges and deliver innovative products.
- Drive design excellence by ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and performance throughout the development process.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE); Master's degree preferred.
- 8+ years of hands-on electrical design experience with PCB-level product development.
- Strong expertise in:
- Power electronics
- Converter topologies
- PWM amplifier design
- Power supply design
- Control theory
- Magnetics design
- Experience throughout the complete PCB design process, including:
- Requirements definition
- Schematic capture
- PCB layout oversight
- DFM (Design for Manufacturability)
- DFT (Design for Testability)
- Embedded programming experience with microprocessors and FPGAs.
- Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice.
Laboratory & Troubleshooting Skills
You are comfortable working in a hands-on development environment and have experience using:
- Oscilloscopes
- Function generators
- Digital multimeters
- Power analyzers
- Other standard electrical test equipment
Who You Are
- Self-motivated and capable of driving projects independently.
- A creative problem solver who enjoys tackling complex engineering challenges.
- Equally comfortable working at the bench and contributing at the system level.
- An effective communicator who can clearly present ideas and technical concepts.
- A collaborative team player who values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
We believe exceptional people do their best work when they are challenged, supported, and empowered. That's why we offer a highly competitive total rewards package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
What We Offer
9/80 Work Schedule - Enjoy every other Friday off to recharge and spend time on what matters most.
Flexible Vacation Policy - Take the time you need with a culture that values work-life balance.
Comprehensive Healthcare - Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
HRA & HSA Contributions - Company contributions to help support your healthcare needs.
401(k) with Company Match & Immediate Vesting - Start building your future from day one.
Tuition & Continuing Education Assistance - Invest in your growth and career development.
Innovative, Collaborative Culture - Work alongside talented engineers in an environment that encourages creativity, ownership, and technical excellence.
Make an Impact
This is an opportunity to join a small, highly collaborative team where you'll have meaningful ownership, influence product direction, and see your ideas brought to life. If you're excited by challenging engineering problems and want to make a tangible impact, we'd love to speak with you.