Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer
Denver, CO

Our rapidly scaling Space client is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support the development of next-generation communication systems for advanced airborne, space, and terrestrial platforms. This is a highly technical hands-on role focused on the full lifecycle development of complex digital and mixed-signal electronics for cutting-edge RF communication systems.

The successful candidate will take ownership of board-level and system-level hardware design activities from architecture and component selection through integration, testing, qualification, and production deployment. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges across multidisciplinary systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, analysis, integration, and test of advanced digital and mixed-signal electronics hardware.
Own complex board-level hardware designs including architecture definition, trade studies, and component selection.
Develop high-speed PCB designs including HDI stackups, signal integrity optimization, and power integrity considerations.
Support FPGA-based systems, ADC/DAC integration, telemetry subsystems, and high-speed digital interfaces.
Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, root cause analysis, and design verification activities.
Conduct detailed design reviews and ensure engineering rigor throughout the development lifecycle.
Collaborate closely with RF, software, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.
Support hardware qualification, environmental testing, and transition into production environments.
Contribute technical leadership across multi-module assemblies and complex hardware integration activities.
Participate in proposal and technical planning activities for future programmes and technology development efforts.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
10+ years of experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and hardware verification.
Strong expertise in digital and mixed-signal electronics design.
Experience with FPGA integration, high-speed interfaces, ADCs/DACs, and telemetry systems.
Advanced PCB layout experience including HDI design and high-speed routing techniques.
Experience using signal integrity and power integrity simulation tools such as SIwave, ADS SIPro, Hyperlynx, or equivalent.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis capabilities.
Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and high-reliability hardware design practices.
Experience supporting products through qualification, manufacturing, and deployment.
Strong laboratory experience with hardware bring-up and verification testing.

Desirable Experience:

Aerospace, defense, phased array, satellite communications, or RF systems experience.
Familiarity with military or aerospace design standards.
Experience with RF test equipment and communication systems hardware.
Experience leading small engineering teams or technical work packages.
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