Principal Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation

Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location: Vandalia
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here . Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! Electrical engineers at Sierra Nevada Corporation research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services. Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with a specialization in Instrumentation to join our dynamic test team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, testing, and integration of instrumentation systems for test and validation efforts on a fleet of aircraft. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, safety, and performance of instrumentation systems that are critical to the success of our projects. Key Responsibilities: Leading the instrumentation effort from design to de-modification through requirements development, design, lab test, integration, and test operations support Plan, participate, and execute test plan development to ensure objective results are of sound quality Responsible for developing, modifying, and implementing standard operating procedures for instrumentation hardware and system design Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, systems, and test engineers to ensure seamless integration of instrumentation systems. Maintain, document, and control NIST standards for calibration and verification of measurement equipment. Act as a technical liaison to the Engineering Manager Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience Higher education may substitute for relevant experience Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices Thorough understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams Understanding of electrical systems design and hardware integration Qualifications We Prefer: Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry Experience with extensive ground and flight test programs Experience with 14 CFR Part 25 testing Experience with Military Systems testing Familiar with Ethernet, 1553, ARINC 429, and CAN bus protocol Familiar with Curtiss Wright and/or similar data acquisition systems Familiar with CATIA for electrical system drawings At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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