Principal Electrical Engineer

Posted 2 days ago

west coast solutionsHuntington Beach (CA)

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Engineering Services

SENIORITY

Lead

SALARY

$180,000 per year

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About the role

West Coast Solutions develops advanced electronic systems for aerospace, power, and cryogenic applications. As a growing team of experienced aerospace professionals, we combine technical excellence with the agility and ownership opportunities that come from working in a small, high-impact organization. We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as a senior technical contributor within West Coast Solutions. In this role, you will lead the architecture, design, development, and troubleshooting of advanced aerospace electronic systems while helping guide technical decision-making across the organization. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will solve complex technical challenges, support critical programs, and contribute throughout the product lifecycle from concept through production.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the architecture, design, and development of advanced electronic systems and subsystems
Design and develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic hardware
Perform complex circuit analysis, simulation, and technical trade studies
Lead design reviews and critical engineering decisions
Support hardware integration, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations
Collaborate with systems, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers across multiple programs
Mentor and support the technical development of engineering team members
Support customer engagements and technical discussions when required
Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and future technology development

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline 15+ years of professional electrical engineering experience
Extensive experience designing complex analog, digital, mixed-signal, and/or power electronic systems
Proven experience developing hardware from requirements definition through qualification and production
Strong understanding of system-level electrical architecture and technical trade studies
Experience leading complex technical development efforts and architecture decisions
Experience with circuit analysis, simulation, debugging, and hardware troubleshooting
Experience with schematic capture, PCB development, and hardware integration
Demonstrated technical leadership and mentorship experience
Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with multidisciplinary teams and customers

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with aerospace, defense, spaceflight, or other high-reliability systems
Deep expertise in DC-DC converters, inverters, power conversion, motor control, or power distribution systemsExperience with FPGA-based or microcontroller-based control systemsExperience with cryogenic electronics, cryocooler control systems, or related technologies
Experience with sensor interfaces, imaging electronics, or signal processing systemsExperience owning products through the full lifecycle from requirements through qualification
Experience leading technical reviews, customer engagements, and complex root-cause investigations

Salary Range: $180,000 - $275,000 dependent on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capability. Performance Bonus: Eligible employees participate in an annual bonus program based on individual contribution and company performance. Healthcare Coverage: Receive a monthly healthcare stipend and choice of multiple company healthcare plans. HSA-compatible plans are available. Retirement Planning: Simple IRA with 3% company matching and immediate vesting.

Paid Time Off: 15 days PTO, 10 paid holidays, and sick leave. Equity Opportunity: After 12 months of employment, select employees may be considered for participation in the company's incentive stock option program based on performance and contribution. Professional Growth: Work alongside experienced aerospace professionals on challenging technical programs with opportunities for career advancement. West Coast Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the sensitive nature of our work and export control requirements, applicants must be US citizens.

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