Principal Electrical Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3

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

Join a team whose impact stretches across the world — and beyond.

You will play a critical role in protecting people and property by enabling next-generation Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems used by Air Navigation Service Providers across the U.S. and globally. As a Principal Electrical Engineer on our Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) Hardware & Infrastructure team, you will apply classic design fundamentals, modern electronics expertise, and hands-on lab skills to deliver highly reliable, mission-critical systems. If you are motivated by complex problem solving, technical leadership, and real-world impact, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of air traffic automation.

What YOU will do:

• You will evaluate and select Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and custom hardware solutions by conducting trade studies to ensure system requirements, performance, and lifecycle needs are met.

• You will perform preliminary and detailed electrical design activities, including schematic capture and PCB/PWB design.

• You will plan and execute device-level and system-level testing in support of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including integration and verification testing.

• You will develop detailed verification test plans, procedures, and reports to support configuration control and change management.

• You will collaborate cross-functionally with Software, Systems, Configuration Management, Supply Chain, and Field Engineering to deliver end-to-end solutions.

• You will mentor junior engineers and may lead small hardware development teams supporting ECPs and modernization efforts.

What YOU will learn:

• You will gain exposure to large-scale, safety-critical ATC systems deployed worldwide.

• You will deepen your expertise in modernizing legacy systems using COTS technologies and evolving hardware platforms.

• You will grow your technical leadership skills through mentoring and small-team leadership opportunities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8+ years of relevant experience, OR an advanced degree and 5+ years of experience, OR 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

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

• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, supply chain, suppliers, field engineering, and customers.

• Experience producing technical documentation related to configuration control, change management, trade studies, and preliminary/detailed design.

• Hands-on experience with PCB/PWB design.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience designing systems using Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) devices.

• Working knowledge of the Linux operating system.

• Project or technical team leadership experience.

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours:  Core hours, Modified time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of PTO 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 coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance         

• Autism Benefit