Principal Electrical Engineer - Test Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Our Sensors Test Engineering team in Burnsville Minnesota is seeking a Principal Electrical & Electronics Engineer (P4) to join our team of experienced engineers and technicians supporting production. As a member of our team, you will lead in defining, designing, developing, troubleshooting, and integrating innovative test solutions supporting commercial and military and defense sensor products. In this role, you will direct engineering strategy, architecture, and complex projects across multiple teams and at various stages of their life cycle. A successful candidate will be an expert individual contributor, mentoring staff, and aligning technical goals with business objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• You will lead researching, designing, developing, and testing electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks as well as resolving day-to-day technical problems by troubleshooting electrical devices problems on the production line.
• You will lead in providing strategic guidance for engineering regarding design concepts and requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques across test engineering.
• You will complete and release drawings, designs, electrical schematics, and wirelist / BOMs as required per formal change management procedures.
• You will work in a collaborative team environment and be able to communicate effectively with engineers, operators, and technicians.
• You will design and review major components or major portions of functional systems, technically advanced prototype test systems, and promotional or specific products using computer design and engineering systems.  
• You will be responsible for coaching and mentoring staff and aligning technical goals with business objectives. 
• You will develop processes, procedures, and best practices for test equipment design and development in a manufacturing environment.
• You will serve as the subject matter expert for hardware related questions and peer reviews.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:   

• You will gain knowledge to adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions. Designs electrical equipment, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• You will learn to lead the life cycle development of test equipment and test systems in a manufacturing environment.
• You will learn identification and proposals for modernization of test equipment conducting independent research and analyses.
• You will learn to work as a team to solve the most difficult problems in manufacturing design.
• You will learn how to develop engineering strategies and technical roadmaps for senior leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:  

• Strong understanding of Electronics and Electrical design and safety.
• Familiarity with CAD modeling software, preferably SolidWorks or Creo.
• Hands-on mentality with a curiosity to understand how components interact in a system.
• Familiarity with an aerospace manufacturing environment and AS9100.
• Familiarity with standard avionics busses including 1553, ARINC, CAN, RS485, RS232, and 1394
• Familiarity with ALM JIRA project management (Agile).
• Able to function at a high level with multiple tasks and projects, and to effectively change direction based upon business needs.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program  
• Life insurance and disability