Principal Electrical Engineer – Full-Time Permanent Role in Burlington, MA
Burlington, MA
Direct Hire | Onsite | Salary: $96,800–$160,000
We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of electrical systems for advanced consumer products. This role is highly visible, hands-on, and influential—driving innovation across next-generation hardware platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end PCBA design, testing, troubleshooting, and validation
- Develop system-level electrical architecture aligned with product goals
- Perform component and system trade-off analysis for performance, cost, and manufacturability
- Drive DFM, DFT, DFMEA, and root-cause analysis activities
- Support electrical and regulatory compliance (UL, FCC, EMI, CSA, etc.)
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, and product teams
- Establish performance requirements through modeling, testing, and analysis
- Ensure milestone delivery on schedule and within budget
Requirements:
- BE + 10 years OR MS + 8 years in Electrical Engineering
- Strong background in MCU-based PCBA design
- Experience with connectivity (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Cellular), UI (LED/OLED/LCD/touch), and sensing technologies
- Circuit simulation, prototyping, and reliability design experience
- Familiarity with UL/FCC regulatory standards
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Embedded programming experience a plus
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