Principal Electrical Engineer

Jobtailor; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead the design and development of rugged, space‑constrained electrical systems, including mixed‑signal PCBs and embedded controllers.

You will own HW workstreams from requirements to production release, mentor juniors, and collaborate with software teams on HW/FW interfaces in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–9 years of relevant experience in product development.
• Experience with outsource design and development partners.
• Expertise in embedded computing platforms with SWaP constraints.
• Familiarity with interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, MIPI).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex electrical systems.
• Own electrical design workstreams from requirements through production release.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns.
• Collaborate with software teams on HW/FW interfaces.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments and trade studies.
• Develop test procedures and lead lab validation (thermal, vibration, environmental).

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Task leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

ITAR eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electronic CAD Tools

Embedded computing platforms

MCU/CPU/FPGA tech

Job description

• Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems, including mixed-signal PCBs, embedded controllers, and custom sensor interfaces
• Architect low-power, high-reliability solutions for rugged, space-constrained applications
• Define electrical requirements and validate hardware against functional, thermal, and EMI/EMC targets
• Integrate embedded processors, FPGAs, sensors, and power subsystems within multifunctional platforms
• Collaborate with software teams on hardware/firmware communication
• Own electrical design workstreams from requirements through production release
• Provide technical guidance and task leadership to junior engineers and interns
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies
• Develop test procedures and lead lab validation efforts, including thermal, vibration, and environmental testing
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with vendors on PCB fabrication, assembly, and design for manufacturability
• Manage component obsolescence and lifecycle planning
• Evaluate and propose new components, tools, and methods to improve performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Mentor others and stay engaged with emerging technologies in electronics, embedded systems, and AI applications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus 7-9 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in product development, including work with outsource design and development partners
• Expertise in embedded computing platforms with size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints
• Familiarity with standard interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, MIPI) and various MCU, CPU, FPGA technologies
• In-depth knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics, electronic circuits, and design methodologies
• Proficiency in electronic CAD tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional multitasking abilities and the capability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing complex electrical systems, including mixed-signal PCBs and embedded controllers, while effectively managing product development and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in leading validation efforts and mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical System Design
• Embedded Computing Platforms
• Electronic CAD Tools
• Product Development
• ITAR Eligibility

Hard Skills

• Mixed-Signal PCB Design
• Embedded Controller Development
• Analog and Digital Electronics
• Thermal and Environmental Testing
• Root Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Exceptional Multitasking Abilities
• Task Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

• SWaP Constraints
• Design Methodologies
• Component Obsolescence
• Lifecycle Planning
• Emerging Technologies

Tools & Technologies

• Ethernet
• CAN
• I2C
• SPI
• PCIe
• USB
• MIPI