Electrical Engineer

Socket.dev; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BDATech seeks an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer to design rugged electronic systems for military applications. You will manage full lifecycle design, prototyping, testing, and documentation in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes hands‑on prototyping, power electronics, EMI/EMC, and MIL‑STD compliance within a collaborative engineering environment in Chandler, AZ. On‑site work, core hours, and up to 10% travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 3 years of experience in electronics design (defense, rugged electronics, aerospace, or similar preferred).
• Strong proficiency in circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Intercept).
• Experience with power electronics, battery systems, DC/DC converters, or embedded hardware is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC best practices, signal integrity principles, and environmental/ruggedization design considerations.
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD standards and compliance testing procedures preferred.
• Comfortable with hands‑on prototyping, soldering, testing, and lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers.
• Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits, power systems, and board‑level hardware for ruggedized devices.
• Create detailed schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation.
• Perform electrical analyses including power budgeting, signal integrity, EMI/EMC evaluation, and thermal considerations.
• Oversee prototype manufacturing, perform board bring‑up, and execute validation testing.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and validation reports.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and troubleshoot issues related to power, signal integrity, environmental performance, or manufacturability.
• Support compliance testing, including MIL‑STD, EMI/EMC, environmental qualification, and other relevant standards.
• Interface with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and internal stakeholders to optimize design quality and production efficiency.

Skills

Circuit design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Power electronics

Hands-on prototyping

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Environmental ruggedization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

Altium

Intercept

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power analyzers

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Director of Engineering

Date

09/17/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

We are seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer who wants to make a meaningful impact designing robust, rugged electronic systems for military applications. This role is ideal for a creative, hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, designing, prototyping, and testing unique products in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team environment. This role involves full‑lifecycle electrical design, validation, documentation, and system integration.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Design and develop electronic circuits, power systems, and board‑level hardware for ruggedized devices.
• Create detailed schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation.
• Perform electrical analyses including power budgeting, signal integrity, EMI/EMC evaluation, and thermal considerations.
• Oversee prototype manufacturing, perform board bring‑up, and execute validation testing.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and validation reports.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and troubleshoot issues related to power, signal integrity, environmental performance, or manufacturability.
• Support compliance testing, including MIL‑STD, EMI/EMC, environmental qualification, and other relevant standards.
• Interface with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and internal stakeholders to optimize design quality and production efficiency.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities but requires strong collaboration across engineering, manufacturing and business development teams.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full‑time position. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• BDATech observes a 9/80 schedule, providing employees with every other Friday off.
• This position is 100% on‑site to encourage continuous team communication and collaboration.

Travel

This position may require up to 10% travel.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field; master’s degree a plus.
• 3 years of experience in electronics design (defense, rugged electronics, aerospace, or similar preferred).
• Strong proficiency in circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Intercept).
• Experience with power electronics, battery systems, DC/DC converters, or embedded hardware is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC best practices, signal integrity principles, and environmental/ruggedization design considerations.
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD standards and compliance testing procedures preferred.
• Comfortable with hands‑on prototyping, soldering, testing, and lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers.
• Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
• The strongest candidates will be self‑motivated problem solvers who bring ideas forward, communicate clearly, and take ownership from concept through customer fielding.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance
• BDATech maintains a drug‑free workplace

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Black Diamond Advanced Technology:

Black Diamond Advanced Technology (BDATech) is an entrepreneurial small business headquartered in Chandler, AZ. BDATech provides military and aerospace electronic systems and software solutions for mission‑specific applications, with an emphasis on dismounted communications and tactical edge computing. BDATech is a fast‑paced design and manufacturing company that values flexibility, reliability, initiative and a deep desire to support our customers’ success in every employee. BDATech's motto is to "Take the Initiative. Own the Problem to Resolution!" For more information about the company, visit www.bdatech.com

BDATech is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.