Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Integrated Sol for Sys Inc

Fort Walton Beach (FL)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 200,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S) seeks a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with 15+ years of experience to act as a technical lead on advanced defense programs in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

The role combines system architecture with hardware design, guiding PWA/CCAs and ruggedized interconnects through design reviews, qualification, and production, while mentoring junior engineers and upholding MIL-STD standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
15+ years in electrical hardware design within aerospace/defense sectors.
Strong mastery of low-noise analog design, power electronics, high-speed interfaces.

Responsibilities

Architect high-complexity electrical systems and sub-systems aligned with mission requirements.
Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR) and oversee schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection.

Skills

System architecture

Design oversight

Advanced interconnect

Test & qualification

Cross-functional leadership

Mentorship & standards

Education

BSEE ABET-accredited

MSEE or PhD preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Position Overview IS4S isseeking an experienced Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with over 15years of experience to serve as a technical lead in the development of advanceddefense technologies. This individual will act as a primary architect forcomplex electrical systems, overseeing the full-spectrum design, integration,and qualification of high-reliability PWA/CCAs and ruggedized interconnects forcritical Department of Defense (DoD) programs.

The ideal candidate is atechnical authority capable of bridging the gap between high-level systemrequirements and detailed hardware implementation while mentoring juniorengineering staff.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Strategy: Architecthigh-complexity electrical systems and sub-systems, ensuring hardwaredesigns align with overarching mission requirements and long-termtechnology roadmaps.
Design Oversight & Peer Review: Leadtechnical design reviews (PDR, CDR) and provide expert-level oversight ofschematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection for high-speeddigital and precision analog systems.
Advanced Interconnect Engineering: Drive thestrategy for complex, ruggedized cable and harness architectures, ensuringsurvivability in extreme military environments and adherence to strictsize, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints.
Test & Qualification Strategy: Define andlead comprehensive verification and validation (V&V) plans. Thisincludes overseeing EMI/EMC testing, environmental qualification, andhardware-in-the-loop integration.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as theprimary technical liaison between mechanical, software, and systemsengineering teams to resolve complex multi-disciplinary integrationchallenges.
Mentorship & Standards: Establish andmaintain internal engineering best practices, design standards, anddocumentation protocols. Act as a dedicated mentor to junior and mid-levelelectrical engineers.

Technical Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in ElectricalEngineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited institution; Master’s (MSEE) orPhD preferred.
Experience: 15+ years of progressiveexperience in electrical hardware design within the aerospace, defense, ornational security sectors.
SME-Level Circuit Design: Mastery of low-noiseanalog design, power electronics, and high-speed digital interfaces (e.g.,PCIe, DDR4, FPGA integration).
Regulatory & MIL-STD Expertise: Deep,practical knowledge of MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC), MIL-STD-810(Environmental), and IPC-2221/2222 standards.
Tool Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in EDAsuites (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro) with a focus on signalintegrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis.
Hardware Lifecycle Management: Demonstratedexperience taking multiple high-reliability products from initial conceptthrough production and field deployment.
Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoDSecret Security Clearance.