Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Akkodis; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer in Prince George, VA for a contract position. The role leads the design and development of embedded hardware and electrical systems across the product lifecycle, providing technical leadership and architectural guidance.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in embedded hardware design, strong system architecture, PCB design, validation, and RF expertise, with proven leadership abilities and customer-facing communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE/PhD) or equivalent experience.
• 12 years of embedded hardware design and EE product development experience.
• Strong expertise in system architecture, PCB design, hardware validation, and EE disciplines (power, analog, digital, RF).
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects and communicate with cross-functional teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of complex embedded hardware and electrical systems.
• Define system architecture, establish technical requirements, and guide engineering teams through the product lifecycle.
• Oversee PCB design, component selection, and design analysis for performance and regulatory compliance.
• Drive resolution of complex technical challenges and evaluate design trade-offs.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to communicate requirements and risks.
• Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Embedded hardware design

System architecture

PCB design

Hardware validation

RF design

Leadership

Cross-functional communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (BSEE/MSEE/PhD)

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer for a Contract with a client in Prince George, VA. The ideal candidate will lead the design and development of complex embedded hardware and electrical systems, providing technical leadership throughout the product development lifecycle.

Rate Range: $90/Hour to $109/Hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Principal Electrical Design Engineer Responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, development, and validation of complex embedded hardware and electrical systems for innovative product applications.
• Define system architecture, establish technical requirements, and guide engineering teams through the full product development lifecycle.
• Oversee PCB design, component selection, and design analysis to ensure performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive resolution of complex technical challenges, evaluate design trade-offs, and implement innovative engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to communicate technical requirements, project risks, and development progress.
• Mentor and coach engineers, lead design reviews, and promote engineering best practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE/PhD) or equivalent experience.
• 12 years of experience in embedded hardware design and electrical engineering product development.
• Strong expertise in system architecture, PCB design, hardware validation, and multiple EE disciplines including power, analog, digital, and RF design.
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects, mentor engineers, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.

Pay Details: $90.00 to $109.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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