Principal Electrical Engineer (1157805)

The Judge Group; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for a fully onsite role in Leesburg, VA. You will lead RF sensing and UAS detection system design, develop architectures, schematics and PCB layouts, and select robust components to meet performance and reliability goals.

You will collaborate with RF, FPGA, DSP and software teams, perform system validation with SDR platforms, troubleshoot, document designs, and drive hardware integration and field testing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience with circuit design, schematic capture, PCB layout and hardware integration.
• Experience using Altium Designer or comparable tools.
• Experience with RF systems and embedded control.
• Knowledge of LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB and MIPI interfaces.
• Strong troubleshooting and system integration skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and development of RF sensing and UAS detection systems.
• Develop architectures, interfaces, schematics and PCB layouts.
• Select components based on performance and reliability.
• Support PCB layout, prototype fabrication, bring-up and verification.
• Design power distribution and embedded control subsystems.
• Use SDR platforms for RF signal acquisition and validation.
• Troubleshoot complex electronic and RF systems.
• Document designs with drawings, schematics and test procedures.
• Collaborate with RF, FPGA, DSP and software teams.

Skills

RF systems

Embedded control

FPGA-based systems

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Component selection

Hardware integration

LVDS

I2C

HDMI

UART

SPI

CAN

USB

MIPI

Analytical problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

Comparable schematic/PCB tools

Job description

Location:

Leesburg, VA

Salary:

$160,000.00 USD Annually - $190,000.00 USD Annually

Description

• Medical, Dental, and Vision provided for those who qualify and are eligible

Our client is currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer

This is fully onsite in Leesburg, VA - must be local

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and development of RF sensing and UAS detection systems.
• Develop system architectures, electrical interfaces, schematics, and printed circuit board layouts.
• Select components and equipment based on performance, availability, reliability, environmental requirements, and system specifications.
• Support PCB layout, design reviews, prototype fabrication, board bring-up, integration, and verification.
• Design and analyze power distribution, embedded control, RF interfaces, and related electronic subsystems.
• Use SDR platforms for RF signal acquisition, experimentation, characterization, and system validation.
• Troubleshoot complex electronic, RF, embedded, and integrated systems.
• Support hardware and software integration, laboratory testing, and field testing activities as needed.
• Document designs through engineering drawings, schematics, PCB files, test procedures, analysis, and written technical descriptions.
• Assess root causes of critical issues and contribute to product reliability, sustainability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with RF, FPGA, DSP, and software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of professional engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical circuit design, schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, and hardware integration.
• Experience using Altium Designer or comparable tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Experience with RF systems, embedded control, FPGA-based systems, or related electronic subsystems.
• Knowledge of common hardware and communication interfaces, such as LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB, and MIPI.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electronic systems and supporting laboratory and field-test operations.
• Expertise in engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics, and electrical system analysis.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad range of responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF signal detection, demodulation, characterization, and analysis.
• Experience with Software Defined Radios and RF test equipment.