Job DescriptionPrecise 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 a
Senior 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:- 10+ 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), Mentor Xpedition, Cadence Allegro, 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.Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.
