Principal Electrical Engineer

Position: Principal Electrical Engineer
Position Type: Full-time Onsite
Position Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret

Waypoint’s client is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Chief Engineer Office. This senior-level role offers the opportunity to influence the design and development of the next generation of reentry vehicles, rocket motors, and countermeasures—creating realistic and mission-critical test environments for the Nation’s missile defense systems. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader in electrical systems engineering with the ability to drive innovation, ensure technical rigor, and guide engineering solutions from concept through execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support all aspects of target design, analysis, and testing, including requirements development, modeling & simulation, test execution, analysis, and reporting.
• Create, review, and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to ensure design accuracy and system integration.
• Provide expert technical analysis of target reentry and launch vehicle electrical system designs.
• Apply engineering rigor to failure review boards and propose corrective actions.
• Oversee design and integration of electrical systems and components, including circuit design, PCB layout, and system integration.
• Conduct validation testing to ensure compliance with specifications and performance standards.
• Develop and execute test plans, analyze results, and resolve engineering issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (software, mechanical, systems) to ensure seamless integration of electrical components into target missile systems.
• Prepare technical documentation including specifications, test plans, analyses, and reports.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery of engineering solutions.
• Provide clear and proactive communication to senior leadership, including recommendations and status updates.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance system reliability and performance.

Required:

• Master’s degree in a STEM field (Electrical Engineering strongly preferred).
• 12+ years of relevant experience in missile defense or other DoD programs.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desired:

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes.
• Experience supporting MDA flight tests, analysis, and technical reviews.
• Experience with development of rocket motors, ground support launch equipment, and reentry vehicles.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-tempo environment.
• Ability to effectively brief and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

*Waypoint Human Capital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.