Principal Electrical Engineer, Talladega

A growing defense and aerospace technology company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support advanced electronic systems, sustainment programs, and complex hardware initiatives across defense and aviation applications.
Job Summary:
The Senior Electrical Engineer will serve as a hands-on technical contributor and subject matter expert supporting the design, development, troubleshooting, sustainment, and improvement of electronic systems and hardware platforms.
This role supports projects across analog/digital electronics, RF systems, power analysis, and high-speed board design environments.
The ideal candidate will have experience in two or more of the following areas:
RF
Radar
HUD/MFD/display systems
Power supply design
Firmware or test software
ICT/JTAG
High-speed analog/digital electronics
Responsibilities:
Lead electrical design, troubleshooting, validation, and sustainment activities
Develop schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation
Support testing, debugging, root cause analysis, and prototype evaluation
Participate in design reviews and technical decision-making
Support manufacturing, vendor interaction, and engineering change efforts
Collaborate cross-functionally across engineering and production teams
Support multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
Track project status, timelines, and deliverables
Required Skills:
Strong hands-on electrical engineering background
Experience with RF, radar, power analysis, or high-speed digital/analog systems
Experience with ICT/JTAG environments strongly preferred
Familiarity with PCB layout and schematic capture tools
Experience supporting sustainment, repair, refurbishment, or manufacturing environments preferred
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced engineering environment
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering preferred
4–7+ years of experience preferred
Experience within defense, aerospace, avionics, or complex electronics environments preferred
Additional Information:
Fully onsite role
9/80 schedule offered (every other Friday off)
Approximately 10% travel required
Competitive compensation and full benefits package offered