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You will work in a high-standards environment shaping embedded systems for demanding applications.\n\nResponsibilitiesTranslate product requirements into implementable digital circuits and complete schematic designsDesign digital and mixed-signal circuits for embedded systems (processors/DSP, FPGA/CPLD, Flash, RAM)Capture schematics and manage component databook/libraryLead PWB design and routing, including decals and part typesCreate board outlines for PCI, VME and VPX form factorsDefine high-speed routing with differential pairs, Ethernet, SRIO, impedance control and stack-up considerationsGenerate STP files and liaise with mechanical for form, fit, thermal and mountingProvide PWA inputs for design drawings and part lists; create SCDWrite detailed customer reports and technical deliverablesCollaborate on test plans to validate performance; support qualificationTransition designs to manufacturing with complete design packages and production readinessCoordinate schedules, milestones and technical status with management\nKey requirementsBS in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of circuit board design experienceUS Citizen able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearanceExperience designing digital and mixed-signal circuits for embedded, high-reliability environmentsProficiency with schematic capture, PWB layout and routing softwareHands-on experience interfacing DSP, FPGA, Flash and RAM; understanding of associated protocolsAbility to perform low-level PCB troubleshooting and develop test casesmentoring otherscross-functional collaborationclear communication and technical reportingdigital and mixed-signal circuit designschematic capture, PWB layout and routinghigh-speed signal integrity, differential pair design","company":"Curtiss-Wright","rawCompany":"curtisswright","city":"Islip","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:07:09.737Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"335999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-electrical-equipment-and-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Principal Electrical Engineer","description":"Overview\nAs a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead digital and mixed-signal design for VPX-style embedded products used in high-reliability control systems. 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