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Principal Electrical Engineer

Randstad
Albuquerque, New Mexico Posted Sep 29, 2026
On-siteUSD 170,000 - 175,000 / year

About this role

Randstad

Our client, an agile space company dedicated to US National Security is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer. Key qualifications include, 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in electrical system design, analysis, integration, and test for spacecraft systems and understanding of space environmental considerations, including radiation, thermal constraints, and electromagnetic compatibility. A Bachelors degree in engineering is required. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

location: ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico job type: Permanent salary: $170,000 - 175,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

  • System Design & Validation: Lead the end-to-end development of critical spacecraft electrical systems, including power, telemetry, and communications.

  • Requirements Engineering: Translate complex mission and customer needs into actionable functional specifications and technical requirements.

  • Integration & Testing: Oversee the assembly and functional testing of subsystems to ensure they meet strict regulatory and technical standards.

  • Lifecycle Troubleshooting: Proactively identify and resolve electrical and integration issues from the initial design phase through final testing.

  • Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship to junior staff while managing essential engineering documentation like schematics and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).

  • Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package including flexible time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401k with non-elective company matching, stock options.

Qualifications

  • Experience level: Manager

  • Minimum 7 years of experience

  • Education: Bachelors

  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

  • At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact.

  • Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

  • This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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