Principal Electrical Engineer (1157805)

Location: Leesburg, VA Salary: $160,000.00 USD Annually - $190,000.00 USD Annually Description Medical, Dental, and Vision provided for those who qualify and are eligible Our client is currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer This is fully onsite in Leesburg, VA - must be local Key Responsibilities Lead the electrical design and development of RF sensing and UAS detection systems.Develop system architectures, electrical interfaces, schematics, and printed circuit board layouts.Select components and equipment based on performance, availability, reliability, environmental requirements, and system specifications.Support PCB layout, design reviews, prototype fabrication, board bring-up, integration, and verification.Design and analyze power distribution, embedded control, RF interfaces, and related electronic subsystems.Use SDR platforms for RF signal acquisition, experimentation, characterization, and system validation.Troubleshoot complex electronic, RF, embedded, and integrated systems.Support hardware and software integration, laboratory testing, and field testing activities as needed.Document designs through engineering drawings, schematics, PCB files, test procedures, analysis, and written technical descriptions.Assess root causes of critical issues and contribute to product reliability, sustainability, and maintainability.Collaborate with RF, FPGA, DSP, and software teams. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering. An advanced degree is preferred.Minimum of 12 years of professional engineering experience.Demonstrated experience with electrical circuit design, schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, and hardware integration.Experience using Altium Designer or comparable tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.Experience with RF systems, embedded control, FPGA-based systems, or related electronic subsystems.Knowledge of common hardware and communication interfaces, such as LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB, and MIPI.Experience troubleshooting complex electronic systems and supporting laboratory and field-test operations.Expertise in engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics, and electrical system analysis.Strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad range of responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with RF signal detection, demodulation, characterization, and analysis.Experience with Software Defined Radios and RF test equipment. By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help. Contact: kgierula@judge.com This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com