Principal Electrical Engineer, Washington

We are partnered with a groundbreaking team tackling next-gen automation in aerospace manufacturing. This company builds intelligent robotic systems that streamline how large-scale aircraft are assembled—already deployed internationally and supporting one of the largest automation rollouts in aviation history. They are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead PCB design from schematic through production, mentor other engineers, and support long-term hardware development for use in high-demand factory settings.

Three Awesome Reasons to Work Here:

Make a Real Impact on Modern Aircraft – Your work directly supports how today's aircraft are built and maintained.

Own the PCB Function – Be the go-to expert for PCB design and strategy, with real influence on product development.

Join a Tight-Knit, Low-Ego Team – Work alongside collaborative engineers who value mentorship, reliability, and long-term thinking.

What You'll Be Doing:

Design, validate, and bring up PCBs from schematic through production.

Collaborate with R&D on new designs and legacy board reviews.

Define and implement test procedures for incoming PCBs.

Vet suppliers and establish a sustainable PCB supply chain.

Mentor engineers on PCB and electrical best practices.

Daily use of Altium for schematics, layout, and documentation.

What You Need:

10+ years of Electrical Engineering experience with strong PCB design expertise.

Fluent in Altium; production-level board bring-up and validation.

Low-voltage (1.8V–24V) and basic higher-voltage experience (120–480VAC).

Proven track record of mentoring and leadership.

We'd Be Thrilled If You Have:

Motor control / robotics experience

Familiarity with rugged or industrial environments

Supplier sourcing and validation ownership

Embedded C/C++ or Python familiarity

 

What's In It for You:

Competitive salary - $160,000–$190,000 

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid parental leave

Leadership University and career development resources