Principal Electrical Engineer

Gentex Corp.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverages

401k

Paid time off

9/80 work week

Job summary

Gentex Corp. is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Manchester, NH to develop advanced power and data management architectures. You will be responsible for new product development and mentoring engineers while shaping the electrical backbone of our head borne systems.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, expertise in analog and digital systems, and a strong background in product support within manufacturing environments. This position offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience with electrical design in manufacturing.
• 7 years with MSEE.
• Experience developing qualification test plans and reports.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical architectures for new product development.
• Perform schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Develop system block diagrams and schematics.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Analog electronic systems

Digital electronic systems

Embedded systems

Power electronic systems

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent

MSEE

Tools

Cadence/Allegro

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB!

Lead the development of advanced power and data management architectures for head borne systems. You’ll work at the intersection of high-bandwidth, low-latency video distribution for enhanced night vision devices and next-generation smart battery pack design — shaping the electrical backbone of our helmet-mounted platforms to ensure efficient power delivery, robust data pathways, and seamless integration across mission-critical technologies.

You’ll own new product development, execute roadmap architectures, drive continuous improvements, mentor engineers, and shape best practices across the facility.

BENEFITS:

• Medical coverages
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent related experience
• 10 years’ plus experience with electrical design in a new product and/or support in a manufacturing environment required
• 7 years with MSEE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Expert knowledge of analog, digital, embedded, and power electronic systems
• Experience with embedded controllers, DSPs, ARM, modern microprocessors
• Experience with analog/audio design (microphone amplifiers, audio filters)
• Experience designing with linear and switch-mode regulators
• Experience with Serdes, Memory DDR3/4, MIPI and Parallel Video
• Experience with WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, IMU and GNSS devices
• Familiarity with EMI measurement and mitigation techniques (MIL-STD-461/MI-STD-810)
• Familiarity with Lattice FPGA’s, Software Radiant/Diamond
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools; Cadence/Allegro preferred.
• Experience in electro‑mechanical assembly manufacturing; electro‑acoustic components a plus
• Experience developing qualification test plans and reports preferred
• J-STD experience required; ISO9000/AS9100 knowledge a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication across all organizational levels

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Propose and own electrical architectures for new product development
• Perform schematic capture and PCB layout across power, digital, embedded, and analog circuits
• Create and release electronic assembly data packages for PCB and system manufacturing
• Develop system block diagrams and schematics for manufacturing support equipment
• Mentor junior engineers, designers, and technicians on electrical design and developmentPartner with business development on proof‑of‑concept prototypes
• Create test plans, coordinate validation testing, and generate qualification reports
• Support field failure analysis and address quality concerns or product changes
• Manage the electrical component database for new designs
• Support supply chain and manufacturing during new product transitions to production
• Contribute to cost estimation and cost reduction efforts for new projects
• Record, analyze, and interpret test data using appropriate statistical techniques
• Prepare and present technical reports and recommendations
• Report regularly on project status, flagging variances from baseline

LOCATION:

Gentex’s Manchester facility is located in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is the largest convention, sports, entertainment, and arts & cultural destination in New Hampshire. There is so much to do, see and experience in Manchester including major concerts and ECHL Hockey, AA minor league baseball, live performances at the historic Palace Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums. Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is also conveniently located within an hour’s drive of Boston, an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and the many other well‑known vacation destinations in Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts.

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre‑employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.