Principal Staff Electrical Engineer

Job overview

The Principal Staff Electrical Engineer is an onsite role based in Waukegan, IL, with an annual salary range of $120,000–$150,000. This position supports the electrical engineering team at Astronics CSC by leading complex design programs. This role develops electrical system architectures and ensures designs meet rigorous EMI/EMC qualification standards. The engineer serves as a subject matter expert, mentoring staff and providing technical leadership across multiple concurrent programs.

What you'll do

• Develop electrical system architectures
• design multilayer PCBs
• lead EMI/EMC qualification testing
• troubleshoot failed tests
• mentor engineers
• provide direction to international teams
• lead complex programs
• support regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

waukegan il

astronics

electrical engineering

aerospace

emi/emc design

system architecture

rf design

technical leadership

$120k-$150k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires 20+ years of experience; involves high-level design for EMI/EMC and RF principles.

About the employer

Astronics is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.