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ALTEN Technology USA

Principal Electrical Engineer

Mukilteo, USAOn-sitePosted 1 month ago

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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
On-site
Level
Principal
Department
Engineering
Experience
8+ years experience
Posted
Aug 20, 2026

About the role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for;

  • Provides guidance, mentorship, and leadership to Electrical Engineers
  • Oversees technical aspects of electrical designs for feasibility, viability, and function including facilitating concept, design, and test readiness reviews
  • Manages technical execution of a program or programs, emphasis on electrical oversight
  • Evaluates uncertainty and risks associated with requirements and designs
  • Generates robust designs considering ESD, EMI, and challenging thermal environments
  • Guides programs by providing formal peer review on other electrical engineer’s work
  • Supports manufacturing, quality, and testing of designs from concept to delivery
  • Supports and leads the testing and validation of an electrical component or subsystem
  • Performs analysis of designs to ensure safe operation in meeting designated requirements
  • Assists in establishing company engineering standards, training, and guidelines
  • Provides technical support to customers
  • Supports proposal/presentation preparation and business development activities
  • Mentors and supports more junior engineers
  • Assists in managing personnel, participating in candidate assessments, and conducting routine performance reviews

Qualifications;

  • B.S. or M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
  • Typically possesses 8+ years technical experience plus 1 year of management experience
  • Detailed knowledge of military specifications and industry standards including IPC
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and lead program technical execution
  • Substantial experience with mixed-signal circuit design utilizing discrete components and simulation
  • Ability to provide creativity while solving complex problems without known solutions
  • Strong computer skills, including common office applications and engineering tools
  • Advanced experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation tools such as Altium and PSPICE/LTSPICE
  • Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance