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Senior Principal Electrical Engineer (hybrid)

Johnson Controls


Job Location:

Westford, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 120000 - 175000
Posted: 2 September 2026 (24 days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controlsa global leader in thermal management mission-critical building systems energy efficiency and decarbonization helps customers use energy more productively reduce carbon emissions and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as datacenters healthcare pharmaceuticals advanced manufacturing and higher education.


For more than 140 years Johnson Controls has delivered performance where itreally matters. Backed by advanced technology lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization weelevatecustomer performanceturn goals into real-world results andhelpmove society forward.


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What You Will Do

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer to join our R&D facility in Westford this role you will be responsible for designing analog and digital electronic hardware for new fire alarm products while also supporting existing product lines.


Projects may include embedded system design small-signal and instrumentation circuitry switch-mode power supplies front-panel user interfaces audio amplifiers peer-to-peer networking linear power supplies sensors and detectors and fiber-optic technologies. You will also research and evaluate emerging technologies for potential use in future product development.


This position is based in Westford MA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available.


How You Will Do It

  • Design and analyze analog and digital electronics including embedded systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceive develop and release new products into production.
  • Assume overall technical project leadership for hardware product development ensuring compliance with product specifications schedules cost targets and performance requirements.
  • Work in a collaborative team environment to develop innovative solutions that meet product needs.
  • Lead cross-functional teams of engineers primarily electrical and mechanical with responsibility for project cost schedule and design execution.
  • Operate effectively at both the component and system levels including hardware design software integration packaging and system architecture.
  • Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and engineering procedures.
  • Partner closely with Product Management to define and refine product requirements.
  • Design products to meet applicable regulatory and agency certifications including UL ULC CE and FCC standards.

What You Will Need
Required

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering or a related field.
  • 10 years of experience in electronics design involving analog power audio or embedded systems.
  • Strong knowledge of discrete electronic components and component-level circuit design.
  • Experience with electronic CAD tools including schematic capture and circuit simulation.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a global cross-functional team environment.
  • Experience transitioning products from development into manufacturing.

Preferred

  • Experience with power supply design microprocessors and embedded systems.
  • Experience with small-signal analog circuit design.
  • Advanced degree

SALARY RANGE: $120000- $175000 (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual group and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process we may use technology assisted tools including artificial intelligence (AI) to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process please visit here.


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