Principal Electrical Engineer

Compunnel Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Aerospace and Defense is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves hands-on troubleshooting of hardware, leading functional testing, and supporting critical product sustainment initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RF design principles and electrical engineering, with a focus on system integration and testing. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions in the defense sector, and enjoy a collaborative environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on RF design.
• Strong background in hardware testing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of failed hardware and lead functional testing.
• Support manufacturing during build and repair activities.

Skills

RF design principles

Electrical design analysis

Testing in RF, analog, and digital signals

System integration

Defense program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Electrical engineering design tools

Job description

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Client: One of the largest Aerospace and Defense companies in the US

Overview:

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support a critical product sustainment program. The Engineer will perform hands-on troubleshooting of failed hardware, establish requirements for obsolete components, conduct trade studies on replacement parts, lead functional testing, and support technical sustainment initiatives alongside the Chief Engineer and program leads.

Duties:

The product involves power supplies, analog receivers/transmitters, processors, FPGAs, RF switching, antennas, and digital communication interfaces such as MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-1553, and RS-170. The candidate should have significant experience or aptitude in these areas and will:

• Perform hardware testing and troubleshooting, possibly at customer sites.
• Lead or support ERBs/CCBs as the system's Electrical Engineer.
• Support manufacturing during build and repair activities.
• Participate in test equipment updates and modifications.
• Assist in government certification of test equipment modifications.
• Lead sourcing or designing replacement parts for obsolete items.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field and 6+ years of experience; Master’s preferred.
• Strong understanding of RF design principles.
• Experience with electrical design analysis and testing in RF, analog, and digital signals, including RS170 video, power supplies, embedded microprocessors.
• Proficiency with electrical engineering design tools and technical documentation.
• Experience in system integration, testing, and qualification, supporting ECPs.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance.
• Defense program management or IPT experience.
• Experience with Z80 and Z8000 microprocessors, planning ECPs, RF circuit design, and military systems.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Information Technology, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace, Defense and Space, Airlines and Aviation

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Inferred benefits

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Pension plan

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