Electrical Engineer Circuit Designer

Precise Systems, Inc.•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
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
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supporting client operations in Arizona, working on technical projects that require analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and maintain engineering solutions that meet client specifications and industry standards.
Supporting the full product development lifecycle from inception and conceptual design through detailed design, prototype development, verification, validation, manufacturing release, and production support.
Designing analog, digital, mixed signal circuits for circuit boards to meet system, product, customer and performance requirements.
Developing schematics, selecting components, and performing circuit analysis to verify design performance.
Supporting printed wiring board/printed circuit board design, including layout reviews, design-for-manufacturability, design-for-test, and design-for-assembly considerations.
Creating schematics, guiding or performing layout using tools such as Altium Designer (preferred), Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Mentor Xpedition/PADS, or equivalent.
Conducting simulations and engineering analyses to validate circuit behavior, design margins, signal integrity, timing, power performance, thermal performance, and reliability.
Working closely with other engineers to define placement, routing strategy, stack-up, controlled impedance requirements, power distribution, grounding, and design constraints.
Performing prototype board bring-up, troubleshooting, test, unit integration and design verification.
Using 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.
Interpreting technical specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Mentoring junior team members, contributing to knowledge sharing, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
Staying current with industry trends and technological advancements relevant to your field of expertise.