Electrical Engineer POST NUMBER: 479678

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as a key technical leader, driving innovation and ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability across the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of complex electro-mechanical systems and electrical architectures
• Perform system-level modeling, simulation, and analysis to validate electrical and electro-mechanical designs
• Oversee hands-on testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and integrated components
• Drive packaging and integration efforts to ensure performance, durability, and manufacturability
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Analyze test data and drive design improvements and optimization efforts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering teams
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers
• Support transition from development to production, including documentation and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7 years of experience in electrical or electro-mechanical systems engineering
• Strong experience with system design, modeling, and testing methodologies
• Experience with electrical simulation and design tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and system validation
• Proven experience with Failure Analysis methodologies

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.