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Principal Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
103 Quality Circle (Show on map)
Jun 14, 2025

Principal Engineer
Location

US-AL-Huntsville
ID

2025-10130


Category
Mechanical Engineer

Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Application Open Date
5/20/2025



Description

    Based on broad objectives from management, independently provides solutions to
    significant technical problems that typically require the development of new or refined
    algorithms, techniques, equipment, materials, processes, products, systems concepts,
    and/or scientific methods. Encourages optimum design within customer specifications,
    quality standards, schedule, and funding limitations.
    * Performs complex analysis on a major program to enhance the technical and economic
    development of the product and/or service. Assesses the feasibility and soundness of
    proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment.
    * Represents the corporation as a recognized technical expert at regional/national/
    international symposiums conferences. Demonstrates creative ability through patent
    disclosures, problem solving, scientific reports, or technical papers and articles.
    * Represents the company as a prime technical customer contact on engineering contracts or
    programs. Consults and advises senior management and/or the customer regarding
    feasibility of new projects, systems, or approaches to meet long-term goals.
    * Develops and delivers complex technical presentations to senior management and
    customers. Attends and represents the Company in high level meetings with the customer,
    vendors, and/or subcontractors.
    * Provides functional and technical guidance to engineering staff and management. May
    perform as a project lead on advanced specialized projects or in resolution of technical
    problems that would critically impact performance, schedule, or cost.
    * Develops new customer contacts and conceptualizes solutions to significant customer
    problems that lead to new business for the corporation. Actively identifies
    expanded/additional tasking with existing customers and defines highly complex technical
    requirements for draft statements of work

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Requirements

  • This job requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and twenty years of work
    related experience.
  • Performing work in this job's occupational field requires the application of complex, technical
    professional disciplines requiring a four-year degree or equivalent and the extensive, applied
    use of related concepts, practices and methods.
    * In relation to other jobs in the same function, this job requires an expert level of proficiency
    to apply advanced knowledge and/or management experience in a professional area to
    handle the most complex tasks where existing methods and procedures may not apply.
    This job provides consulting assistance to more senior management or other professionals.
    * The primary or most necessary skills required for this job are analytical skills. Other
    important skills include communication, leadership and problem solving skills, and short-term and long term planning skills.


Desired Skills

  • Intermediate level of proficiency with one or more of the following:
    • Radar electronics
    • Hardware design
    • Principles and operations of radar systems
    • RF system/subsystem layout and design
    • RF subsystem assemblies and applications
    • Radar analysis and modernization
    • Modeling and simulation of physical systems
  • Demonstrated experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Solid Works
  • Working knowledge of ASME Y14.100 drawing standards


Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL



Travel Requirements

  • Occasional


About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.



EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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