Senior Principal Engineer

Kforce has a client in Round Lake, IL that is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Define system requirements, hardware specifications, and electrical architectures
• Design and develop analog and digital circuits for embedded, microcontroller-based systems
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and validation for performance, reliability, and safety
• Ensure seamless integration across electrical, mechanical, and software components
• Develop and maintain design documentation, schematics, and technical specifications
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and design improvements
• Define and execute validation and test strategies, including data acquisition and analysis
• Guide PCB layout to meet EMI/EMC/ESD and manufacturability requirements
• Support transition from design to manufacturing and ensure production readiness
• Collaborate cross-functionally across engineering, regulatory, quality, and operations
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership