Onsite Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

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About the role

  • Principal Electrical Engineer leading technical efforts for commercial nuclear team at Leonardo DRS. Driving design and integration of electronic systems for naval and commercial applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, troubleshoot, and implement digital and analog systems using A/D, D/A, microprocessors, and microcontrollers
  • Manage obsolescence for legacy analog systems and select/justify substitute components
  • Develop technical proposals and cost/schedule estimates for system upgrades and new installations
  • Provide schedule and technical compliance updates for complex design programs
  • Validate system performance through analysis, simulation, and testing
  • Produce complete system documentation and contribute to technical proposals
  • Apply DfX principles—including cost, test, and manufacturability—to product development
  • Independently implement corrective actions for product and process issues
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
  • Serve as a technical expert in communications with customers and internal stakeholders
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts in power electronics design processes

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, advanced degree preferred
  • Proven track record of at least 8 years in the design and development of electronic systems
  • Familiarity with several of the following technologies and platforms: Motorola 68000 family of processors (specifically MC68360), TTL Logic, HC Logic, Xilinx ISE Development Tools, Altera® Development Tools, Actel / Microsemi SmartFusion with Libero development tools, PCI/PCI Express, VME64x, ECC Memory, FreeScale Power PC, TI DSP, Cadence OrCAD
  • Desired experience includes SEU-tolerant design, NRC regulatory guidance, commercial-grade item dedication, and commercial or military nuclear design standards
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and cross-functional teamwork skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
  • Proven product-development design capability and excellent problem-solving/troubleshooting skills
  • Familiarity with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulatory guides, policies and procedures is strongly desired
  • Experience performing Commercial Grade Item Dedication of components and systems for use in safety applications for nuclear power generating plants is highly desirable
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • company contribution to a health savings account
  • telemedicine
  • life and disability insurance
  • legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • wellness programs
  • flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
  • competitive vacation
  • health/emergency leave
  • paid parental leave
  • community service hours

Job title

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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