Hardware Engineer

Rincon Research Corp • Tucson, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Rincon Research Corporation (RRC), an employee-owned company, is hiring a Hardware Engineer to work in a multidisciplinary development environment with engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists. The team develops and fields digital signal processing products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security, including signal-processing and geolocation systems.

The engineer will perform circuit design, schematic entry, PCB layout, test development, and manufacturing support while complying with RRC’s Quality Management System. The role includes supporting design reviews and document and revision controls, collaborating on verification and validation plans and test procedures, and supporting manufacturing through planning, new product introduction, and full-rate production.

This position is onsite at RRC’s Tucson, Arizona headquarters. The likely salary range is $116,000 to $140,000; actual compensation may vary based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements, and may fall outside this range. U.S. citizenship is required, as is the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Five or more years of hardware design experience.
• Experience with RF and/or high-speed digital electronics hardware and/or firmware/FPGA design.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals, such as Ohm’s law, transmission lines, and setup and hold analysis.
• Ability to generate schematics for high-performance and mixed-signal circuit boards.
• Ability to implement or guide others through PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of circuit board fabrication and assembly, including practical considerations for designing manufacturable electronics.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to understand complex technical specifications and develop detailed design documentation.
• Ability to generate procedures, scripts, and instructions for production and test environments.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of SDR, GPS, or GNSS/PNT systems.
• Knowledge of the VPX circuit card form factor.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and tools such as Cameo and DOORS.
• Experience ruggedizing electronics for military avionics environments.
• Experience with test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Experience with Altium Designer and GitLab.
• Experience with RF and analog circuit design and RF test equipment.
• Working knowledge of high-speed digital interfaces such as PCI Express, DDR SDRAM, high-rate Ethernet, USB3, and JESD 204.

Responsibilities

• Perform circuit design, schematic entry, PCB layout, and test development.
• Support manufacturing activities during planning, new product introduction, and full-rate production.
• Comply with the Quality Management System, including supporting design reviews and using document and revision controls.
• Collaborate with project team members to develop verification and validation plans and test procedures.
• Generate procedures, scripts, and instructions for production and test environments.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance.
• Employee life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care.
• Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan.
• Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP.
• Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan.
• Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior