Principal Electrical Engineer

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $150k - $250k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🔋 Electrical Engineer

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OKSI

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1991

🎖️ Defense

🚀 Aerospace

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

💰 $206.5k Grant - Opto-Knowledge Systems on 2024-01

Defense • Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence

OKSI is a defense- and aerospace-focused sensor and autonomy company that develops electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) seekers, precision guidance systems, GPS-denied navigation (e. g. , OMNInav), and machine-learning-enhanced hardware and software. For 35+ years the company has produced advanced computer-vision and AI/ML solutions, modeling & simulation tools, and unique sensor packages for high-speed events, hypersonics, combustion diagnostics, space and earth observation, and environmental sensing. OKSI primarily serves government and defense customers, holding 450+ government contracts and delivering capabilities for autonomy, precision guidance, and environmental monitoring.

📋 Description

• Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems, including mixed-signal PCBs, embedded controllers, and custom sensor interfaces • Architect low-power, high-reliability solutions for rugged, space-constrained applications • Define electrical requirements and validate hardware against functional, thermal, and EMI/EMC targets • Integrate embedded processors, FPGAs, sensors, and power subsystems within multifunctional platforms • Work closely with software teams on hardware/firmware communication • Own electrical design workstreams from requirements through production release • Provide technical guidance and task leadership to junior engineers and interns • Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies • Develop test procedures and lead lab validation efforts, including thermal, vibration, and environmental testing • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions • Collaborate with vendors on PCB fabrication, assembly, and design for manufacturability (DFM) • Manage component obsolescence and lifecycle planning • Evaluate and propose new components, tools, and methods to improve performance, cost, and manufacturability • Mentor others and stay engaged with emerging technologies in electronics, embedded systems, and AI applications

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent • 7-9 years of relevant experience • Proven experience in product development, including work with outsource design and development partners • Expertise in embedded computing platforms with size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints • Familiarity with standard interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, MIPI) and various MCU, CPU, FPGA technologies • In-depth knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics, electronic circuits, and design methodologies • Proficiency in electronic CAD tools • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Exceptional multitasking abilities and the capability to manage multiple concurrent projects • ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision fully paid by the employer for the employee • Three weeks vacation • Automatic company contribution to 401K – 5% of earned wages (no matching required) • Educational assistance