Precise Systems

Electrical Engineer Circuit Designer

Precise Systems • $80K — $110K *
Tucson, AZ 85705In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience in circuit design and development of analog and digital circuits.
  • Familiarity with electronic circuit integrity factors and part derating analysis.
  • Proficiency with at least one major PCB design tool, preferably Altium Designer.
  • Experience with circuit simulations and engineering analyses.
  • Hands-on experience in circuit troubleshooting and validation.
  • Ability to prepare and present technical reports.

Responsibilities

  • Support client operations in Arizona through technical project work.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop engineering solutions that align with client specifications.
  • Engage in the full product development lifecycle from concept to production support.
  • Design various types of circuits to meet product and performance requirements.
  • Develop schematics and conduct circuit analysis for design verification.
  • Oversee PCB design considerations including manufacturability and testability.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
  • Stable work environment with no required travel.
  • Participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology and industry trends.
  • In-person collaboration with a dynamic engineering team.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer Circuit Designer to join our dynamic team in Arizona. This mid-career position requires no travel, allowing you to maintain a stable work location at our client site in Arizona. The ideal candidate will be able to perform the following duties, as well as possess the following education and experience:

This role requires in-person support.

Duties:
  • You will be responsible for supporting our client operations in Arizona, working on technical projects that require analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and maintain engineering solutions that meet client specifications and industry standards.
  • Support the full product development lifecycle from inception and conceptual design through detailed design, prototype development, verification, validation, manufacturing release, and production support.
  • Design analog, digital, mixed signal circuits for circuit boards to meet system, product, customer and performance requirements.
  • Develop schematics, select components, and perform circuit analysis to verify design performance.
  • Support printed wiring board/printed circuit board design, including layout reviews, design-for-manufacturability, design-for-test, and design-for-assembly considerations.
  • Create schematics, guide or perform layout using tools such as Altium Designer (preferred), Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Mentor Xpedition/PADS, or equivalent.
  • Conduct simulations and engineering analyses to validate circuit behavior, design margins, signal integrity, timing, power performance, thermal performance, and reliability.
  • Work closely with other engineers to define placement, routing strategy, stack-up, controlled impedance requirements, power distribution, grounding, and design constraints.
  • Perform prototype board bring-up, troubleshooting, test, unit integration and design verification.
  • Use standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, and electronic loads.
  • Troubleshooting technical issues, implementing corrective actions, and providing regular progress reports to leads, project managers and stakeholders.
  • The ability to interpret technical specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements is essential for success in this position.
  • You will have opportunities to mentor junior team members, contribute to knowledge sharing, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • You will be expected to stay current with industry trends and technological advancements relevant to your field of expertise.

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline

Required Experience:
  • 3+ years of relevant circuit design and development experience designing both analog and digital circuits
  • Fundamental experience with electronic circuits integrity factors, part derating, parts stress considerations and analysis.
  • Experience designing circuits to meet defined requirements, specifications, and performance goals.
  • Ability to perform circuit simulations and engineering analyses to ensure designs meet requirements.
  • Experience and proficiency with at least one major PCB design tool such as Altium Designer (Preferred), Cadence Allegro, Mentor Xpedition, or PADS.
  • Knowledge of high-speed routing practices, including differential pairs, length matching, impedance control, return paths, and crosstalk reduction.
  • Hands-on experience with circuit bring-up, debugging, testing, and validation.
  • Knowledge of component selection, datasheet interpretation, derating, tolerance analysis, and design margin verification.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experience working with a team and a client-facing environment
  • Experience preparing and presenting technical reports

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with SPICE-based simulation tools such as LTspice, PSpice, TINA-TI, SIMetrix, or similar.
  • Experience with digital interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet, LVDS, RS-232, RS-422, MIL-STD-1553, or high-speed serial interfaces.
  • Experience with power supply design, signal conditioning, sensor interfaces, ADC/DAC circuits, filters, amplifiers, microcontrollers, ARM processors, SoC, FPGAs, or embedded hardware.
  • Familiarity with signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC design practices, grounding, shielding, and noise mitigation.
  • Experience with grounding, bonding, ground isolation theory.
  • Knowledge of thermal management practices in conduction and convection techniques.
  • Experience with requirements-driven design, verification planning, product lifecycle processes, and formal design reviews.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements
  • Familiarity with rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCB technologies.
  • Knowledge of SI/PI analysis tools, 3D mechanical integration, ECAD/MCAD collaboration, and thermal analysis.
  • Experience working with ITAR, aerospace, defense, automotive, or other regulated product environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional engineering team environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to read and interpret requirements, technical drawings and specifications
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Attention to detail and precision in work output
  • Adaptability to changing priorities and requirements
  • History of successful project completion within timeline and budget constraints
  • Demonstrated problem-solving experience in engineering contexts
  • Experience mentoring junior team members a plus

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

About Precise Systems

Precise Systems is a professional services company currently working for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force. Precise Systems provides professional services in the areas of program management, administrative support, engineering, logistics, and information technology. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Lexington Park, Maryland.
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Size
500 employees
Industry
Information Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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