Sr. Advanced Electrical Engineer (Circuit Card Design/FPGAs)

Acara Solution is looking for a Senior Advanced Electrical Engineer for our client in Scottsdale, AZ (onsite position). This is a long-term contract position with possible contract-to-direct opportunity if desired.

• As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for hardware design from requirements analysis through schematic capture, managing of layout constraints, supporting PWB layout, manufacturing, and integration & test.
• Lead and execute hardware design activities, including requirements analysis, schematic capture, and layout constraint management
• Support printed wiring board (PWB) layout, manufacturing, and integration & test processes
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards
• Lead the end-to-end hardware design process - from requirements definition and schematic capture to layout management, manufacturing support, and system integration & testing
• Develop and review detailed electrical schematics, component selections, and PCB layout constraints to ensure performance and reliability
• Conduct design analyses, simulations, and verification testing to ensure compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex design challenges and support system-level trade studies
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement in design methodologies
• Interface with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and program management to ensure smooth transition of designs into production
• Support Design for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), signal integrity, and power integrity efforts to optimize performance and minimize interference
• Participate in design reviews, prepare documentation, and contribute to technical proposals and presentations

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum 8 years of applicable experience (6 years with a Master's degree), including:
  • High-speed circuit card design incorporating embedded processors or FPGAs
  • Advanced memory devices and storage protocols
  • Design for Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC)

Preferred Skills:

• Master's Degree
• Expert-level understanding of hardware development processes throughout the lifecycle of the program or project
• Experience with circuit card design using advanced materials and packaging techniques
• Working knowledge of the Mentor tools Suite for schematic entry, constraint manager, Hyper Lynx SI/PI analysis
• Collaborative, creative thinker with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects
• Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to drive innovation and secure buy-in on concepts and ideas

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.
• Active secret clearance.

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.