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Principal Electrical Engineer

Mach Industries - Huntington Beach, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-09-24

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Salary: USD 220,000 - 250,000 / annual

Mach Industries, founded in 2023, is a rapidly growing defense technology company with ~350 employees focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The company operates with startup agility while addressing critical national security challenges through scalable, decentralized defense systems. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the electrical design, development, and testing of sophisticated defense systems. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and wants to apply deep electrical engineering expertise to cutting-edge military technologies. Key Responsibilities: - Design electronic circuit boards with MCUs, high-speed communication busses (USB, Ethernet, MIPI), digital/analog interfaces, power distribution, EMI, and ESD circuits - Design PCBs using Altium Designer for flight avionics, guidance systems, communication systems, and power distribution - Rapidly prototype and test designs using standard and application-specific lab and test equipment to verify design integrity and performance - Develop and maintain detailed design documentation, CAD drawings, and product specifications - Ensure PCB boards and systems meet Mach and industry quality, reliability, and safety standards in collaboration with the quality team - Work with the regulatory team to ensure designs and processes comply with industry, defense, and export control regulations - Partner with mechanical, systems, test, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical components (e.g., vehicle harnessing) into overall designs Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field - 10+ years of full-time work experience or involvement in student competition/design teams (FSAE, drone club, rocket club, etc.) - Proficiency in electrical design software such as Altium Designer or Cadence - Experience designing with high-performance MCUs, high-speed digital, analog, power, and interface ICs - Strong understanding of power systems, analog/digital electronics, and circuit design - Strong performance in schematic, layout, and stackup design for high-speed signals and power delivery Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with MIL-STD and other defense industry standards - Hands-on experience with hardware prototyping and testing Additional Requirements: - Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed - Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee (ITAR compliance required) - Position may require access to export-controlled information under EAR and ITAR regulations

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