Hiring: Principal Design Engineer Company: Baker Hughes Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:57:42 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, Embedded Systems, Firmware, PCB, Root Cause Analysis, SolidWorks About the job Experience: •15 years of hands-on product development experience with electro-mechanical systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the complete hardware development lifecycle from concept through production for advanced electronic products operating in demanding oil and gas permanent completions. •15 years of industry experience in electronic hardware development. Required Skills: •The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the complete hardware development lifecycle from concept through production for advanced electronic products operating in demanding oil and gas permanent completions. •The engineer will collaborate with mechanical engineers on the teams to develop robust electro-mechanical solutions for harsh downhole environments. •As a Principal Design Engineer, you will be responsible for Leading the design and development of complex electro-mechanical systems from concept through production release. Qualifications: •Operational familiarity with qualification testing and test fixture design and API standards. •Knowledge of manufacturing processes/design for manufacturability. •Work in a way that works for you •We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone. •Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. •Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. •Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities •Comprehensive private medical care options •Safety net of life insurance and disability programs Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!