Design Engineer III (contract-to-hire)

Inter-Coastal Electronics; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter-coastal Electronics, LLC is seeking an experienced electrical/computer engineer to design, develop, and test high-performance embedded systems for RF signal processing. You will architect hardware for ICE products, develop firmware, ensure EMC/environmental compliance, and support testing in an in-office setting.

The role requires a strong hardware and software background, collaboration within a team, and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in electrical/computer engineering.
• Associates degree and 8+ years electronic design experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong background in hardware and software development.
• Experience developing high performance embedded designs for RF signal processing.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests electrical systems, products, PCBs and firmware.
• Architect, design, develop, debug, deploy, and maintain electrical and electronic hardware for ICE products.
• Develops circuit/system requirements and technologies to meet them.
• Designs, develops, tests, modifies, installs, and updates firmware.
• Evaluate system, electronic designs, equipment, and techniques and propose improvements.
• Support environmental and qualification testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RF design

Embedded design

C programming

Team collaboration

Electrical engineering

Education

Associate degree substitution

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests electrical systems, products, printed circuit boards and firmware.
• Architect, design, develop, debug, deploy, and maintain electrical and electronic hardware for new and existing ICE products.
• Develops circuit/system requirements and technologies to meet them.
• Designs, develops, tests, modifies, installs, and updates firmware.
• Knowledge of software development models and project management techniques.
• Evaluates system, electronic designs, equipment, and techniques and makes recommendations for design improvements.
• RF design and debug experience are strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of digital communication hardware and protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, IrDA, USB, Wi-Fi, RFID, TCP/IP, MIL-STD-1553).
• Design to meet EM/EMC and environmental requirements.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and activities.
• Encryption hardware experience a plus.
• Extensive experience with Altium Designer required.
• Support environmental and qualification testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Problem Solving and Discretion/Latitude

• Complete understanding and wide application of technical aspects of the position.
• Prepares for and participates in peer design reviews regarding all aspects of the project.
• Determine and develop approach to technical challenges.
• Support trade‑off decisions between electrical and mechanical restrictions to support system requirements.
• Ensure electrical designs meet safety, reliability and airworthiness/certification requirements.

Knowledge/Requirements

• 6+ years' experience in electrical/computer engineering.
• Associates degree and 8+ years electronic design experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong background in hardware (e.g. CCA design) and software (e.g. C) development required.
• Experience developing high performance embedded designs for RF signal processing applications required.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-time In-OfficeCompensation: $55.60 - $84.42 per hour

Inter-coastal Electronics, LLC shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

Inter-coastal Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action

VEVRAA/Sec. 503 Federal Contractor

Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Women/Minorities