Principal Engineer

Were looking for a Principle Engineer to join our LGC team in Alexandria!

This role will be responsible for crafting new engineering processes standards and technology. Sound like you

You will own the company in the area of innovation and have a major impact in the development of new products including intellectual property. The position may exercise considerable latitude in resolving technical objectives of assignments and be passionate about long term results. Youll have positive interaction and collaboration with industry experts along with communicating effectively with subject matter experts across business units.

Technology Research: Research new and existing technologies that are needed for the strategic development projects including close collaboration with the Business Development and Research team for evaluation of technical options to select the accurate direction for our organization. This includes detailing and communicating data and evaluation notes along with technical recommendations.

Technology Development: This responsibility will include applying multiple engineering disciplines to difficult engineering problems. These technologies must meet the design inputs provided by our Strategy and Product Management teams.

Engineering Process and Standards Development: Assisting and in some cases leading in the creation of effective engineering processes and development of department and company standards. Examples may include optics micro fluidics motion materials and others.

Documentation and Support of Intellectual Property: Support intellectual property reviews and recommendations within the engineering team. In addition this resource will have the opportunity to develop and generate new intellectual property and invention(s) at LGC as a primary or supporting inventor. This is an encouraged deliverable.

Project Team Participation: Serve as a project team member accountable for deliverables. Cooperate with other disciplines in development activities including software design controls design electrical design mechanical design document control quality engineering test engineering manufacturing and filed support services. Promotes / applies corporate processes including: design and development verification and validation engineering change control and risk assessment for all designs.

Qualifications :

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field and a minimum of 10 years experience or PHD or MS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field and a minimum of 7 years experience.
• Strong creativity and problem solving skills.
• Experienced with testing and lab instruments.
• High proficiency in the use of personal computers and related software.
• Programming experience is highly desired
• Experience with electrical circuit design and prototyping specifically with PLC hardware.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience.
• Experience in patents and intellectual property document writing a plus.

Additional Information :

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum: $76875 annually

Maximum: $128125 annually

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience skills and location.

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care childcare and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability life insurance and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work Company wide social events frequent catered lunches and much more!

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age disability race color ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity religion or belief. Short listing interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender sexual orientation marital status color race nationality ethnic or national origins religion or belief age or trade union membership.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time