What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Electrical Engineer (NDT) position at Jacobs Management Group?
Principal Electrical Engineer (NDT) / Senior Hardware Design Engineer
My client builds x-ray imaging systems that let engineers see inside what can't be taken apart, plus medical products that help clinicians and communities. As Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll own the electrical design of next-generation digital radiographic equipment from concept to production.
Why you should apply
- Own complete electrical subsystems end to end, not just a single slice
- Work hands-on across battery systems, PCB, and harness design
- Senior technical-lead role with real ownership and IP contribution
- Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and supplier teams
What you'll be doing
- Design analog and digital circuits for digital radiographic detectors
- Create schematics, PCB layouts, and design documentation
- Run board bring-up, testing, debugging, and validation
- Design wire and flex harnesses, including connector and terminal selection
- Partner with firmware engineers on embedded integration; troubleshoot hardware issues
About you
- Be able to do the job as described.
- You've led the electrical systems on multiple products, concept to production
- You're fluent in embedded microprocessor design for ARM cores and DDR memory
- You're a hands-on prototyper who builds PCBs, harnesses, and test fixtures
- NDT or radiography experience is a strong plus