Principal Electrical Engineer at Gentex Corp

Manchester, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Architecture, Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, EMI Mitigation, Cadence Allegro, Lattice FPGA, J-STD, Validation Testing

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Description GENTEX AT A GLANCE: At Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that’s uniquely yours. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent related experience 10 years’ plus experience with electrical design in a new product and/or support in a manufacturing environment required 7 years with MSEE ABOUT THE JOB! Lead the development of advanced power and data management architectures for head borne systems. You'll work at the intersection of high-bandwidth, low-latency video distribution for enhanced night vision devices and next-generation smart battery pack design — shaping the electrical backbone of our helmet-mounted platforms to ensure efficient power delivery, robust data pathways, and seamless integration across mission-critical technologies. You'll own new product development, execute roadmap architectures, drive continuous improvements, mentor engineers, and shape best practices across the facility. Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Propose and own electrical architectures for new product development • Perform schematic capture and PCB layout across power, digital, embedded, and analog circuits • Create and release electronic assembly data packages for PCB and system manufacturing • Develop system block diagrams and schematics for manufacturing support equipment • Mentor junior engineers, designers, and technicians on electrical design and development • Partner with business development on proof-of-concept prototypes • Create test plans, coordinate validation testing, and generate qualification reports • Support field failure analysis and address quality concerns or product changes • Manage the electrical component database for new designs • Support supply chain and manufacturing during new product transitions to production • Contribute to cost estimation and cost reduction efforts for new projects • Record, analyze, and interpret test data using appropriate statistical techniques • Prepare and present technical reports and recommendations • Report regularly on project status, flagging variances from baseline KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Expert knowledge of analog, digital, embedded, and power electronic systems • Experience with embedded controllers, DSPs, ARM, modern microprocessors • Experience with analog/audio design (microphone amplifiers, audio filters) • Experience designing with linear and switch-mode regulators • Experience with Serdes, Memory DDR3/4, MIPI and Parallel Video • Experience with WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, IMU and GNSS devices • Familiarity with EMI measurement and mitigation techniques (MIL-STD-461/MI-STD-810) • Familiarity with Lattice FPGA’s, Software Radiant/Diamond • Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools; Cadence/Allegro preferred. • Experience in electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing; electro-acoustic components a plus • Experience developing qualification test plans and reports preferred • J-STD experience required; ISO9000/AS9100 knowledge a plus • Strong written and verbal communication across all organizational levels TO APPLY: Visit: https://gentexcorp.com/careers/ LOCATION: Gentex’s Manchester facility is located in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is the largest convention, sports, entertainment, and arts & cultural destination in New Hampshire. There is so much to do, see and experience in Manchester including major concerts and ECHL Hockey, AA minor league baseball, live performances at the historic Palace Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums. Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is also conveniently located within an hour’s drive of Boston, an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and the many other well-known vacation destinations in Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts. Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of advanced power and data management architectures for head-borne systems and helmet-mounted platforms. Responsibilities include owning new product development, mentoring junior engineers, and managing the transition of designs to production.