Principal Electrical Engineer

DescriptionCORPORATE SUMMARYThe CompanyBeacon EmbeddedWorks is a full-service provider of embedded solutions. Its innovative System on Modules (SOMs) are backed by an extensive suite of customization, security, and support services and its dedicated team of experts provide in-house manufacturing and support to accelerate development and reduce risk. All Beacon EmbeddedWorks SOMs are designed, manufactured, and supported in its US-based facility in Eden Prairie, MN. As dependable, pre-certified, and feature dense solutions, Beacon EmbeddedWorks SOMs serve the most strenuous applications, including medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets. Beacon EmbeddedWorks operates mostly in the US but also has a small customer base in continental Europe and the APAC. Beacon EmbeddedWorks is part of the Design & Manufacturing division of discoverIE Group plc, a British company listed on the main London stock exchange where it is a member of the FTSE 250 index.What does joining Beacon mean for you?We are a Top 200 Workplace as voted by our employeesMultiple options for medical and dental coveragesPaid life insurance and disability coverage401k with match128 hours of time off per year to startPaid holidaysWorking for a company that helps save lives with some of our productsPOSITION SUMMARYThe Principal Electrical Engineer defines product requirements, translates requirements to implementable architecture, performs detailed design work, and ensures the end product is optimized for manufacturability.Reports to: Senior Manager of EngineeringLocation: Eden Prairie, MN officeStarting Salary Information: $130,000Key Responsibilities: Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis role has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the departmentEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Lead electrical design projects and contribute to electrical design best practicesInstruct, mentor, direct, and check the work of other design engineersTranslate product requirements into implementable architecturesPerform detailed electronic design of microprocessor-based platforms and related analog/digital circuits. This will include drawing of circuits themselves after basic analysis and paper design activity using a schematic CAD tool (Cadence OrCAD or Altium) along with simulation as appropriate using tools such as SPICE or HyperLynx.Conduct design analysis on components and/or assemblies to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, manufacturable, customer focused, and reliableGather technical data and prepare technical documents such as design verification test reports, written rework instructions, PCB placement and routing guidelines and Analysis of Alternatives documentsMaintain organized history of design artifacts utilizing a version control systemComplete assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelinesCommunicate with other engineers and may serve as a project manager to coordinate and assure project completionMentor other engineers as they work through day-to-day technical challengesAssist or lead in preparing proposal documentation and integrate into customer specificationsAssist in preparing compliance reports for REACH, RoHS, PFAS etc.Monitor for component obsolescence using Silicon Expert reports and finding suitable alternatesAssist in developing ECOs and route them for needed approvals.Essential Responsibilities of all Beacon EmbeddedWorks employeesSupport, demonstrate and driveour core valuesLead, don't followConsistently deliverNever stand stillCreate relationships not transactionsInteract positively and professionally with all employees and customersMaintain reliable attendancePerform work safely and adhere to all safety requirementsComplete required training as scheduledPerform other duties as assignedJob QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent15+ years of experience in product designExperience with embedded systems and microprocessor-based designExperience with functional aspects of product design including understanding of requirements, general electrical design analysis and documentation creation, design for manufacturing/design for test, and design verificationExperience with leading teams including engineers from multiple engineering disciplinesWorking knowledge of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers and vector network analyzersProtocol-level knowledge of serial interfaces including SPI, I2C and UARTExperience with analog design concepts and design tools such as SPICE and HyperLynx preferredExperience with RF communications such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11), and cellularExperience with high-speed digital interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, SATA, etc. preferredExperience in medical device design or other regulated industries preferredExperience with MS Office products including MS ProjectAbility to work with both internal and external (customer) resourcesAbility to analyze customer requirements for feasibility, cost and development timelineStrong communication skills including the ability to write technical specifications and design documentation, create and author templates for engineering documents, create project proposals with technical details, present verbally in one-on-one or group settingsAble to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities to ensure superior customer satisfactionOther ConsiderationsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and armsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focusThe employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 poundsWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the manufacturing area is moderateThe noise level in the manufacturing area is moderateTravel is infrequentPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time, on-site positionTypical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8am -5pm, but does allow for some flexibilityIt may be necessary to work more than 40 hours per week at times to produce the required resultsWork AuthorizationThe candidate must meet the definition of “US Person” under ITAR/EAR regulationsBeacon EmbeddedWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action EmployerPlease note: This position is not eligible for external recruiter or agency placement and is not open to placement remuneration of any kind. All applications must be submitted directly by the candidate, free from external representation, to be considered for the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17