Job Description

ACARA Solutions and our client in Scottsdale, AZ have a contract to hire position available 

Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

$76-$80.00 per hour

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

We are seeking a CL - Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to join our cross-disciplinary team responsible for designing advanced electronic hardware. You will play a pivotal role in developing new 3U VPX modules that enhance the capabilities and cyber-resilience of mission-critical systems.

You will engage in all program phases, including requirements analysis, schematic capture, routing constraints definition, PCB/PWB routing oversight, and support for manufacturing, integration, testing, and qualification.

We encourage you to if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: use of lab test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment, experience designing PCBs/PWBs using Siemens Xpedition, and knowledge of VITA/VPX standards including VITA 46 and 65.

What sets you apart:  

• Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other lab test equipment.
• An understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program, including design for manufacturing and design for test.
• Knowledge of Siemens Xpedition for schematic entry, constraint definition, and signal integrity/power integrity analysis.
• Experience designing PCBs/PWBs, including using advanced materials, packaging techniques, and high-speed interfaces (10G+ Ethernet, PCIe Gen 4+, etc.)
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, breaking down complex technical problems logically and finding efficient solutions.
• Cross-disciplinary communication skills, working effectively with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Team collaboration, offering and receiving feedback constructively.

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex. 

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum 5 year of experience in lab test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment, designing PCBs/PWBs using Siemens Xpedition.
• Minimum 5 year of experience in VITA/VPX standards including VITA 46 and 65.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other lab test equipment.
• Experience designing PCBs/PWBs, including using advanced materials, packaging techniques, and high-speed interfaces (10 G+ Ethernet, PCIe Gen 4+)
• An understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program, including design for manufacturing and design for test.
• Knowledge of Siemens Xpedition for schematic entry, constraint definition, and signal integrity/power integrity analysis.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, breaking down complex technical problems logically and finding efficient solutions.
• Cross-disciplinary communication skills, working effectively with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Team collaboration, offering and receiving feedback constructively.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15.  A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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