Principal Electrical Engineer

Acro Service Corp; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro Service Corporation is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in California to design and develop electrical systems and components for space hardware, with a pay rate of $85/hr. You will lead projects from conception to completion, perform feasibility studies, ensure compliance with electrical codes, and provide technical guidance to a multi-disciplinary team.

The role values DO-178B/DO-160/DO-254 familiarity and experience with MentorGraphix DxDesigner, LTspice, Simulink, MATLAB, PSIM,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or equivalent.
• Typically 12+ years working with circuit design integration and test experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems and components
• Conduct feasibility studies and analyze technical requirements
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and regulations
• Lead and manage electrical engineering projects from conception to completion
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and support to the team members
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
• Complete assignments by applying electrical engineering methods
• Generate Bill-of-Materials (BOMs) for Printed Board Assemblies (PBAs)
• Leverage knowledge of circuit design, circuit simulation, and analysis
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems/failures uncovered by circuit card tests
• Prepare investigation and test results to document findings

Skills

Circuit design

Analysis

PBA layout

EMI

Aerospace test standards familiarity

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MentorGraphix DxDesigner

LTspice

Simulink

MATLAB

PSIM

Job description

Job Title- Principal Electrical Engineer

Pay rate- $85/hr

Job Description:

Requirements Review

• Ability to use
• DOORS NG
• ELM
• Analysis
• Power analysis
• Filter analysis
• Electrical analysis
• Electrical
• PBA layout
• EMI

Subcontract Work Scope (first year)

• Requirements review
• Analysis
• Teach JR team members on analysis techniques
• PDR development and presentation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop electrical systems and components
• Conduct feasibility studies and analyze technical requirements
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and regulations
• Lead and manage electrical engineering projects from conception to completion
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and support to the team members
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
• Complete assignments by applying electrical engineering methods
• Generate Bill-of-Materials (BOMs) for Printed Board Assemblies (PBAs)
• Leverage knowledge of circuit design, circuit simulation, and analysis
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems/failures uncovered by circuit card tests
• Prepare investigation and test results to document findings

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or equivalent
• Typically 12+ years working with circuit design integration and test experience

WE VALUE

• Experience with MentorGraphix DxDesigner, LT spice, Simulink, MATLAB, PSIM or equivalent circuit design tool set
• Analog circuit design experience and standard lab equipment (meters, probes, etc.)
• Ability to produce white papers to document investigation findings, test results, and outcomes of trade studies
• Knowledge of obsolescence parts replacement, identification of substitute parts, and making board level drawing changes
• Experience with circuit design, circuit simulation, and analysis at a level required for fault isolation and hands‑on troubleshooting
• Familiarity with aircraft/aerospace test standards such as DO-178B, DO-160, or DO-254

About Acro:

Acro Service Corporation is a global professional services and contract staffing company that has provided IT, Engineering, and Professional services/ personnel to major corporations. Acro values diversity in our workforce and is an Affluent Action & Equal Opportunity Employer. Acro is also committed to hiring veterans and offers sponsorship opportunities