Lead Electrical Architect for Rugged Military Comms

Codan; Washington; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k with employer match

15 days PTO per year

Federal holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kägwerks is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Washington to shape the next generation of rugged, tactical communications products. You will lead architecture and technical direction for complex electronic and embedded systems in high-demand environments.

This high-impact role combines deep technical expertise with influence over product roadmaps, engineering capability, and standards. U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in electronic systems and embedded platforms.
• Experience leading architecture and technical direction for complex products.
• Strong background in digital/analog design and power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical architectures and technical direction for advanced products and platforms.
• Lead complex electronic, embedded and ruggedized product development.
• Drive mixed-signal, digital, analog and power electronics design.
• Lead schematic, PCB, system integration, EMI/EMC and qualification activities.
• Solve complex technical challenges and lead critical design reviews.
• Influence product strategy, technology investment and roadmaps.
• Mentor senior technical talent and champion engineering standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to extend product capability.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Embedded systems

High-speed design

EMI/EMC

Technical judgment

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Altium

Cadence

SPICE

MATLAB

Job description

Kägwerks is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Washington to shape the next generation of rugged, tactical communications products. You will lead architecture and technical direction for complex electronic and embedded systems in high-demand environments.

This high-impact role combines deep technical expertise with influence over product roadmaps, engineering capability, and standards. U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.