Principal Electrical Engineer - Pine Brook, NJ
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand '%'for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries.
With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting‑edge technology to connex customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.
We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world‑class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected worldwide as a 'full service' provider.
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Principal Electrical Engineer OverviewExciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to work in our Guidance & Navigation Division in Pine Brook, NJ. In this role, you will be a key member of a technical team responsible for the development, design, and testing of high‑reliability electronics for inertial navigation systems. This is a Principal level technical position, responsible for electrical circuit design emphasizing component selection and application analysis.
Includes circuit architecture, performing trade studies, presenting materials for peer review, and for seeing development activities through integration, qualification and into production. Must be familiar with circuit design and analysis using industry‑standard analysis tools.
Leads and drives advanced engineering initiatives within our organization manipulative must provide strategic technical leadership, oversee complex projects, mentor engineering teams, and contribute to the development of cutting‑edge solutions. This role requires a deep technical background, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally to achieve organizational objectives.
Responsibilities- Technical Leadership:
Provide high‑level engineering expertise, guiding the design, development, and implementation of advanced technical solutions. - Project Management:
Lead large‑scale engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, cost‑effectiveness, and adherence to deadlines. - Innovation & R&D:
Drive research and development efforts, staying ahead of industry trends 어려이 emerging technologies. - Mentorship & Training:
Coach and mentor junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. - Cross‑functional
Collaboration:
Work closely with leadership, product teams, and other departments to align engineering initiatives with business goals. - Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities for optimizing engineering workflows, improving efficiency, and ensuring best practices. - Compliance & Standards:
Ensure designs and processes comply with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards. - Risk Assessment:
Evaluate potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success. - Stakeholder Communication:
Present technical findings, recommendations, and updates to senior management and key stakeholders. - Subject matter expert in wide technology areas Works independently and identifies areas that should be pursued.
- Leads problem‑solving effort across multiple disciplines and has subject‑matter expertise in multiple disciplines.
- Demonstrates the ability to create and teach training material to the group.
- Responsible for assuring collaboration and teaming in projects.
- Communicates as an expert in the areas of interest.
- Leads formal mentoring and training activities.
- Major contributor to new visions for technology or business opportunities. Provides critical leadership on significant projects.
- Advisברי and approves the best course of action in critical projects and influencing company strategy.
- Advocates the process, educates and actively coaches others; evaluates process outputs at a Validate level.
- Producing…
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