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See your work fielded fast. Get hands-on with hardware and watch it deployed to customers within months, not years.
Build next-generation defense technology. Our engineering work protects warfighters, reduces collateral damage, and safeguards civilians.
Speed and Accuracy We move quickly, and you'll see your work through from concept to deployment — not just one slice of the pipeline; no process bottlenecks we move with speed and agility !
Hybrid schedule Working at OKSI provides you with a unique opportunity to see fruition of your work while still having a real work-life balance with our hybrid schedule options.
Professional Growth . OKSI is expanding and growing, which means faster-than-typical opportunities to advance your career.
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll lead the design, development, and qualification of cutting-edge electronics for AI-powered defense and commercial systems, owning mixed-signal, embedded, and sensor-interface hardware from requirements through production release in SWaP-constrained form factors.
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, working closely with software teams on hardware/firmware communication
Own electrical design workstreams within multidisciplinary projects from requirements through release; provide technical guidance and task leadership to junior engineers and interns
Serve as a key contributor in design reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies
Develop test procedures and lead lab validation efforts (thermal, vibration, environmental testing); conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus 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
Background in automotive, EV, AV, aerospace, or space industries
Familiarity with guidance and navigation technologies, or inertial/magnetic sensors
Experience with optics and multispectral digital imaging systems
MIL-STD or DO-160 EMC design and test experience
Knowledge of programmable logic design, or signal/power integrity design
Experience transitioning products into full production and shipping at scale
Low-level firmware experience, particularly for bring-up and testing
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USD 125889-170327 yearly / year
Full-time
Senior · 7+ years experience
Hybrid
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