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Principal Avionics Electrical Engineer

BlackFern Recruitment
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/15/2025

Job Details

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance required.

Our growing demand for the design of avionics solutions across numerous programs.
This position will require extensive knowledge and experience designing complex electronic solutions that are integrated into large-scale systems.

The engineer develops the architecture, designs circuits, performs simulations, assists ECAD with layout, verifies and tests the designs.

The engineer also performs a variety of engineering activities throughout the life cycle to support planning, requirements development, documentation, test, and deployment.

Example designs performed under this position may include single-slot flight computers including FPGAs and processors, memory support modules, communication interface designs, backplane interconnect designs, along with common power and timing circuits used in these scenarios.

Understanding of signal integrity and power integrity are extremely valuable in these types of complex, multi-card avionics systems, especially as designs move toward miniaturization.

While flexible based upon project timelines, the nature of this role will require being able to support in-office work most days.
As a principal engineer, it is expected that some level of leadership and mentorship will be provided toward junior staff earlier in their careers.
Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities

Translates project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.
Innovatively solves issues, drives completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively works with other technical contributors.
Builds, debugs, and tests prototypes and deliverable hardware.
Prepares documentation for manufacturing, and provides continuous support.
Researches and enables innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
Builds collaborative and multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable, cost effective end solutions.
Independently drives solutions to complex problems develops requirements, proposes ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapts appropriately to changes in requirements.
Supports business development activities including leading the development of proposals and engaging with sponsors.
Identifies program/system-level technical risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies.
Manages multi-disciplinary tasks with a cross functional team and effectively communicates status to project leadership and customers.
Develops, documents, and teaches best practices to less experienced teammates.

Skills/Abilities

Proficiency in electronic design.
Ability to write detailed design specifications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.
Strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.

Education

Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering or related field. Advanced Degree preferred.

Experience
10 years experience in electrical engineering or related field.

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Salary : $180,000 - $240,000

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