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Principal Electrical Engineer- Surge Protection
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Insight Global
Irvine, CA (In Person)
$172,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description Position Description The Principal Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for the design and delivery of advanced protection systems that safeguard electrical infrastructure from transient surges, lightning, and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) threats. This role applies advanced engineering principles to develop high-performance, reliable solutions that meet strict regulatory and safety requirements. This individual leads the design, simulation, validation, and documentation of diode-based surge protection systems across power, data, and RF applications. The role requires deep expertise in transient protection, EMI/EMC compliance, and high-speed signal integrity, supporting mission-critical and highly regulated environments. As a technical authority, the Principal Engineer guides complex engineering decisions, drives cross-functional alignment, and influences product and technology direction. Key Responsibilities Lead architecture and design of next-generation surge protection solutions for power, data, and RF applications Define and drive product and technology strategy, including design standards and engineering best practices Perform advanced modeling and simulation (transient events, EMI/EMC, signal integrity) to inform design decisions Oversee prototype development, validation, and qualification to industry standards (IEC, IEEE, MIL-STD) Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, regulatory, and safety requirements (including highly regulated environments) Conduct design reviews and maintain technical rigor across projects Identify and mitigate technical risks; lead failure analysis and root cause investigations to improve reliability Present technical concepts and solutions to internal and external stakeholders Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements This role pays between $160-185K and is preferred to sit remotely in Dallas Texas We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
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