Principal Electrical Engineer
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent field.
- Typically, 8 or more years of technical experience plus 1 year of management experience.
- Detailed knowledge of military specifications and industry standards, including IPC.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead program technical execution.
- Substantial experience with mixed-signal circuit design using discrete components and simulation.
- Ability to solve complex problems without known solutions.
- Strong computer skills, including common office applications and engineering tools.
- Advanced experience with schematic capture, printed circuit board layout, and simulation tools such as Altium and PSPICE/LTSPICE.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to Electrical Engineers.
- Oversee technical aspects of electrical designs for feasibility, viability, and function, including facilitating concept, design, and test readiness reviews.
- Manage technical execution of one or more programs, with emphasis on electrical oversight.
- Evaluate uncertainty and risks associated with requirements and designs.
- Generate robust designs considering electrostatic discharge, electromagnetic interference, and challenging thermal environments.
- Guide programs by providing formal peer reviews of other Electrical Engineers’ work.
- Support manufacturing, quality, and testing of designs from concept to delivery.
- Support and lead testing and validation of an electrical component or subsystem.
- Perform design analysis to ensure safe operation and compliance with designated requirements.
- Assist in establishing company engineering standards, training, and guidelines.
- Provide technical support to customers.
- Support proposal and presentation preparation and business development activities.
- Mentor and support more junior engineers.
- Assist in managing personnel, participate in candidate assessments, and conduct routine performance reviews.
About the company
ALTEN Technology provides engineering services to help clients design and develop advanced technology products. It works by offering a range of engineering capabilities, including agile software development, custom software solutions, and integration of commercial and open-source software to cut costs. This collaborative model supports projects across high-impact sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and automotive technology by tailoring solutions to each client’s needs and reducing project risks. The company’s goal is to enable customers to bring innovative products to market more efficiently through flexible, end-to-end engineering services and long-term partnerships.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Greensboro, North Carolina
Founded
1988
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Aerospace and defense accelerated in Q1 2026, supporting ALTEN's North America mix.
- Canada grew 7% in Q1 2026, helped by aerospace and banking.
- ALTEN USA still maintains 12 active insights articles, signaling ongoing thought-leadership and recruiting.
What critics are saying
- ALTEN Group's Q1 2026 North America activity fell 5%, with U.S. down 10%.
- ALTEN's 2026 hiring cooled to 91 postings, while headcount dropped to 408.
- Automotive and life sciences weakness threatens ALTEN USA's revenue through 2026.
What makes ALTEN Technology unique
- ALTEN Technology USA spans aerospace, automotive, and medical devices across one engineering platform.
- ALTEN North America added COO Marcel Klehr in July 2026, tightening regional execution.
- Syncroness merger under ALTEN Technology gives Detroit and broader U.S. engineering depth.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave