Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

Aerospace & Defense | Groundbreaking Technology

Location: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Arrangement: Onsite / Hybrid options subject to confirmation

Relocation: Candidates across the US willing to relocate considered

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join an established organisation specialising in Aerospace & Defense, supporting the development and testing of groundbreaking technology.

Having spoken directly with the Hiring Manager, I got a genuinely positive impression of the organisation, its engineering capabilities and its plans for growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for greater technical ownership, less corporate red tape and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

The position offers the potential to contribute to the development of a new electrical testing team, helping shape engineering processes, testing capabilities and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering design, development, integration and testing activities.
• Conduct electrical and electronic hardware testing, troubleshooting and fault analysis.
• Perform or support EMI/EMC testing and electromagnetic compatibility assessments.
• Work with electrical power systems, power distribution and electronic hardware.
• Develop and review electrical test procedures, technical reports and engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace, defence and military standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and testing efficiency.
• Support the development of new electrical testing capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers where appropriate.

Required Skills & Experience

• Professional experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Background in Aerospace, Defense, Military or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, electronic hardware and testing methodologies.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical or electronic systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Experience using electrical testing and measurement equipment.

Desirable Experience

• EMI/EMC Testing: Electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility.
• Military Standards: MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-704 or MIL-STD-810.
• Aerospace Standards: DO-160.
• Electrical Power Systems: Power distribution, electrical load analysis and power electronics.
• Electronic Hardware: PCB design, schematic capture and systems integration.
• Test Equipment: Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, signal generators and multimeters.
• Leadership: Technical mentoring, engineering leadership or team development.

Why Join?

Greater Engineering Ownership

Take a more active role in technical decisions, engineering processes and the delivery of challenging projects.

Opportunity to Build Something New

Potential to contribute to the growth and development of a new electrical testing team, helping establish engineering processes and testing capabilities.

Less Corporate Red Tape

The opportunity to work in a focused engineering environment with greater individual responsibility and direct involvement in technical activities.

Groundbreaking Aerospace & Defense Technology

Support sophisticated engineering programmes involving advanced electrical systems, electronic hardware and testing technologies.

Career Development

Opportunities to develop technical expertise, take on additional responsibilities and contribute to the organisation's growth.

Location & Working Arrangements

The advertised location is Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

Candidates must be within commuting distance of this location or genuinely willing to relocate.

Onsite working is expected. Potential hybrid arrangements are subject to confirmation with the Hiring Manager.