Principal Electrical EngineerWe are seeking a highly motivated Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Computing Products Department within the Displays, Computing & Networking Directorate. This department is responsible for the development and sustainment of state-of-the-art avionics hardware products including ruggedized mission computers, video processing modules, and network products used in commercial and military aircraft platforms. This role is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.This role supports all phases of the hardware development lifecycle—program pursuit, design, integration, verification, and factory transition.The selected candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including Systems, Software, Mechanical, Environmental Effects, Manufacturing/Operations, and Design-to-Cost teams, to ensure all product requirements are successfully achieved.
Strong expertise in high-speed digital circuit board design, EMI control, manufacturability, testability, and thermal management is essential.What You Will Do:Design and analyze Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) for Avionics Computers (Processors, Memory, interfaces)Work with lab equipment for integration testing of hardware designsSchematic capture of digital/analog mixed signal electrical circuit designsAvionics I/O (Ethernet, ARINC 429, MIL-STD 1553, PCIe)Oversight of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layoutDesign to Cost (DTC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT)Mentoring and delegating tasks to less experienced engineersQualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experienceHands-on troubleshooting experienceExcellent communication and presentation skillsQualifications We Prefer:Ability to work collaboratively with team members and independently on assigned tasksExperience in the Defense or Aerospace industryEMI/EMC, Lighting protection circuits and testingDemonstrated use of software tools for electrical circuit simulation and/or Printed Circuit Board layoutExperience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements: TSO, DO-160, or DO-254, MIL-STD-461Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actionsWhat We Offer:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,?critical illness?insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption Assistance ????????Autism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!May be eligible for relocation.