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Performance Drone Works
Posted 15 hours ago

Principal Electrical Engineer

Performance Drone WorksPrincipal Electrical Engineer

Perks & benefits

Medical InsuranceHealth InsurancePaid Leave

Requirements

Altium Designer proficiency, Analog circuit design expertise, High-speed digital system design, PCB stack up and signal integrity experience, Lab equipment and debugging skills, Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years electronics development experience, U.S. Security Clearance eligibility

Skills

Altium DesignerPCB DesignPower Electronics

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for complex multi-board electrical systems across the full development lifecycle
  • Drive high-impact initiatives across multiple products to solve hard problems
  • Lead technical discussions and design reviews to ensure architectural integrity
  • Collaborate with Engineering leadership, Product, Design, production, and supply chain
  • Work with manufacturers to quote, fabricate, and assemble PCB assemblies
  • Mentor engineers and develop lightweight processes based on industry standards
  • Support field deployments including product testing and live debugging
  • Optimize electrical designs and identify system performance bottlenecks

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Altium Designer (schematic drafting, PCB layout, manufacturing outputs)
  • Expert knowledge of analog circuit design and power electronics
  • Experience designing high-speed digital systems (I2C, SPI, RS232, MIPI-CSI, Gigabit)
  • Extensive experience with PCB stack ups, signal integrity, EMI controls, and manufacturability
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment, soldering, and debugging
  • Experience designing for manufacturability, testability, and high-rate production
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
  • 10+ years of professional electronics development experience
  • 2+ years in technical leadership or architectural roles
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with UAVs, aircraft, robotics, or hobby drones
  • Experience with highly integrated high power PCBAs for demanding environments
  • Demonstrated success with new product introduction (NPI) to high-rate production
  • Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar quality management standards
  • Fluency in version control (Git)
  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
  • 12+ years of professional electronics development experience

Benefits

  • Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage (80% company sponsored)
  • Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • On-site gym at Huntsville, AL location
  • Employer provided life insurance
  • Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Competitive salary and generous paid time off (PTO)
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