MTS Principal Engineer

MTS Principal Engineer Description - The Measurement Technology and Solutions (MTS) organization has the mission to enable growth of HP businesses by developing robust and cost-efficient measurement platforms and solutions which provide the right data for decision making to innovate technology, advance product capabilities and manufacture quality products. This principal-level engineering position will lead the development of strategy and roadmaps for MTS technology and platforms, spanning multiple functions such as firing systems, vision systems, software, and tooling platforms. The position will require successful collaboration with technologists and program managers at multiple sites, such as Corvallis, San Diego, Singapore, Barcelona, and the India Software Hub in Bangalore, as well as business partners such as Home and Office Print, Large Format, Industrial, 3D, LCS and Life Sciences. Job Summary This role is responsible for developing organization-wide architectures and methodologies, identifying and evaluating emerging technologies and partnerships, and aligning these with technology roadmaps and business value. The role offers tangible feedback to enhance product quality, while overseeing tracking and reporting of product-related performance metrics. The role leverages functional expertise to shape strategy and policy, facilitating the realization of operational and strategic plans. Responsibilities Develops organization-wide architectures and methodologies for electrical hardware design and development across multiple platforms and organizations. Leads part qualification processes through implementation of product quality plans, equipment inspections, factory witness testing, and manufacturing process qualifications. Identifies and evaluates new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with technology roadmap and business value. Drives integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the electrical hardware design organization. Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality. Leads overall tracking and reporting of various electrical/hardware product related performance metrics and reports against the same. Exercises independent judgment in resolving business issues and establishing functional policies for guidance. Provides domain-specific expertise and overall electrical/electronic hardware and platform leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities. Leverages functional expertise in guiding strategy and setting functional policy and direction, while helping the team in realization of these operational and strategic plans. Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members to set an example of electrical hardware design and development, innovation, and excellence. Architectural Ownership & Technical Authority Own end‑to‑end system architecture for: Firing system platforms Inferno / LCS control and measurement systems Define system boundaries, interfaces, and architectural standards Make architectural tradeoffs balancing performance, reliability, cost, and scalability Serve as final technical escalation authority for architecture‑level decisions Platform Strategy & Reuse Drive reusable platform designs across: Manufacturing R&D Print, Life Sciences, Snow, and future non‑print businesses Prevent one‑off or siloed designs through architectural governance Guide evolution from prototypes toward robust, scalable platforms Technical Risk, Reliability & Quality Leadership Lead early‑phase modeling and analysis: Signal & power integrity Thermal and mechanical behavior Reliability and lifecycle risk Reduce late‑stage test‑fail‑fix cycles Ensure designs meet operating, safety, and environmental bounds Cross‑Functional & External Engagement Partner with cross‑org technical leaders to align architectural direction Represent MTS architecture in: Program and executive reviews External collaborations and funded programs Support strategic initiatives that expand MTS capability and business impact Capability Development & Mentorship Mentor senior engineers and technical leads Build and sustain an Embedded Systems Center of Excellence Elevate modeling, design best practices, and architectural thinking across the team Enable delegation of execution while retaining architectural accountability Knowledge Stewardship Preserve and document system‑level knowledge Reduce single‑point‑of‑failure risk through architecture clarity Support succession and continuity planning Education & Experience Recommended • Four-year or Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. • Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in electrical design and tools, software packages, architecture of electronic hardware, or a related field. Knowledge & Skills C++ (Programming Language) Computer Engineering Computer Science Debugging Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Electronics Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Hardware Architecture Hardware Design MATLAB Mechanical Engineering New Product Development Oscilloscope Physics Printed Circuit Board Python (Programming Language) Schematic Capture Simulations Systems Design The pay range for this role is   $147,050   to   $230,850   USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits: HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance L