Principal Analog and Mixed-Signal Electrical Engineer

Job overview

The Principal Analog and Mixed-Signal Electrical Engineer role is onsite in Kirkland, WA. The posting states an expected annual salary range of $164,594–$246,788. Echodyne develops compact solid-state beam-steering radar for applications including autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft, and critical infrastructure protection; this role supports its Advanced Technology Development team. The engineer leads circuit architecture, signal-chain development, power solutions, and rapid hardware prototyping for future radar products. Through design, simulation, prototype characterization, technical leadership, and collaboration across engineering disciplines, the role helps mature and transition validated capabilities into product development.

What you'll do

• Lead analog, mixed-signal, timing, data-conversion, and power technology development
• translate system needs into receiver interfaces, converter and clocking architectures, power circuits, prototypes, and reference designs
• design, simulate, build, bring up, and characterize prototype hardware
• collaborate with RF, FPGA, PCB, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and stakeholder teams
• establish guidance for reliability, design for manufacturing and assembly, signal and power integrity, and testability
• provide technical leadership through reviews, mentoring, lab investigation, and product transition.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal electrical engineer

analog and mixed-signal

radar technology

circuit architecture

hardware prototyping

kirkland wa

echodyne

full-time

annual salary $164,594–$246,788

signal chain

power electronics

advanced technology development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Restricted stock units
• medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for employees
• mental health coverage
• life and disability insurance
• flexible paid time off
• 401(k) match
• pet insurance
• commuter benefits
• paid holidays.

Why this role

Principal-level technical ownership and leadership; role focuses on advanced development, rapid prototyping, and transition of proven hardware capabilities into future radar products.

About the employer

Echodyne Corp is hiring for this role. Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.