Remote Principal Electrical Engineer - Surge Protection

your interest in; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinite Electronics seeks a Principal Engineer to lead design, simulation, validation, and documentation of advanced diode-based surge protection systems for power, data, and RF applications.

You will drive architectural leadership, meet IEC/IEEE/MIL-STD standards, mentor teams, and coordinate across disciplines while staying abreast of regulatory and technology trends. U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency is required for ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
• 10+ years of experience in Electrical Protection design
• Deep technical knowledge of surge protection, transient suppression, and EMI/EMC design
• Experience with materials development and reliability analysis in high-voltage or surge protection applications (e.g., ceramics, polymers, coatings, or metallization systems) is preferred
• Expertise in diode technologies (TVS, Zener, Schottky) and high-speed/high-power applications
• Strong experience in RF systems, data line protection, and power distribution networks
• Proficiency with simulation tools (SPICE, HFSS, CST, ADS) and PCB design tools (Altium)
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461, IEC 61000, and related compliance standards
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills
• Experience with lab testing, validation, and EMC test methods
• Ability to lead complex technical projects and cross-functional teams
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required for ITAR compliance

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural leadership for next-generation surge protection solutions across power, data, and RF applications.
• Define and drive product and technology strategy, influencing design standards, engineering best practices, and roadmap innovation.
• Perform advanced modeling and simulation (e.g., transient events, EMI/EMC, signal integrity) to inform design decisions.
• Lead prototype development, validation, and formal qualification to industry standards (IEC, IEEE, MIL-STD).
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, regulatory, and safety requirements, including ISR/DoD/ITAR compliance where applicable.
• Oversee design reviews, ensuring technical rigor and adherence to company and industry standards.
• Identify technical risks early and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions to improve product reliability.
• Present technical concepts, design results, and solutions to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements relevant to protection systems.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

EMI/EMC

Reliability analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical presentation

Communication

Education

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

10+ years in Electrical Protection design

Tools

SPICE

HFSS

CST

ADS

Altium

Job description

Infinite Electronics seeks a Principal Engineer to lead design, simulation, validation, and documentation of advanced diode-based surge protection systems for power, data, and RF applications.

You will drive architectural leadership, meet IEC/IEEE/MIL-STD standards, mentor teams, and coordinate across disciplines while staying abreast of regulatory and technology trends. U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency is required for ITAR compliance.