(VMS) Engineer Electrical 1

Job#: 3014790

Job Description:
Electrical Engineer - Onsite, Secret Clearance

Location: Chandler, AZ

Telecommute: No - onsite role

Clearance: Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, Active Secret Clearance Preferred

Shift: 1st Shift (9/80A)

Travel: ~10%

Rate: Starting at $30.00 / Hour
Overview

Apex Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support a large aerospace and defense program. In this role, you will work within a fast-paced engineering environment, collaborating with design, integration, and test teams to support the development and verification of complex electrical systems. This position is onsite in Chandler, AZ.
Job Duties

• Perform analysis, design, and/or testing of complex electrical system designs.
• Review internal, external, industry, and customer requirements for system and subsystem development.
• Conduct detailed analyses to support and verify designs; prepare and deliver technical briefings.
• Lead the development, coordination, and execution of test programs.
• Drive troubleshooting efforts and perform failure investigations.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct senior peer reviews.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply broad knowledge of electrical engineering standards and practices.
• Interface effectively with other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare technical material for requirements and design reviews.
• Perform qualification testing, acceptance testing, characterization, troubleshooting, and detailed test data review.
• Analyze data for trends indicating component degradation or off-nominal performance.
• Conduct testing to characterize anomalous component behaviors.
• Actively contribute to team goals and provide high-quality customer service.
• Escalate issues appropriately and maintain disciplined engineering practices.
• Decompose requirements from technical documentation and design discussions.
• Assess technical risks and uncertainties in designs.
• Participate in internal and supplier trade studies.
• Emphasize safety in all aspects of engineering work.
• Provide formal peer reviews of engineering designs and analyses.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required (due to ability to obtain DoD clearance).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
• Experience with missile, launch vehicle, or related aerospace systems.
• Prior experience in design, testing, integration, or deployment of electrical components or subsystems.
• Experience generating engineering documentation such as drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Experience resolving nonconformances or conducting root-cause failure analyses.
• Strong problem-solving skills across technical, schedule, cost, and resource challenges.
• Mentoring or cross-training experience on diverse electrical systems.
• Proficiency with basic test equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, electronic loads).
• Experience with analytical software tools (MATLAB, Python) for data reduction and trend analysis.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.