Principal PCB/CCA Design Engineer, Embedded Electronics

ICE (Inter-Coastal Electronics); Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Annual Holidays

PTO 13+ days to start

Medical Insurance PPO/HDHP

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

ICE (Inter-Coastal Electronics) in Mesa, AZ seeks an experienced hardware engineer to design high-reliability multi-layer PCBs for mission-critical systems. You will own the hardware lifecycle, translating complex requirements into robust hardware interfaces and CCAs.

Responsibilities include hands-on PCB design with ECAD tools, bringing up boards with embedded firmware, leading design reviews, and ensuring quality and ITAR-compliant solutions. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; alternative with associate degree plus 9+ years experience allowed.
• 6+ years in electrical/computer engineering delivering production-grade hardware.
• Hands-on PCB design mastery with professional ECAD tools (list above).
• Experience with UART, SPI, I2C and other digital comms (IrDA, USB, WiFi, RFID, TCP/IP, RS-485).
• Self-directed yet collaborative; strong organization and prioritization.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance; ITAR compliance (U.S. Person).

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver CCAs and PCBs interfacing with mission-critical platforms.
• Own hardware lifecycle from architecture to deployment and sustainment.
• Translate stakeholder needs into precise hardware I/O requirements and document them.
• Bring up boards and install embedded software/firmware to verify functionality.
• Lead design reviews, evaluate approaches, and propose data-driven improvements.
• Create specs and test plans; produce formal reports for audits and reviews.
• Support programs with travel as needed.

Skills

PCB design

ECAD tools

UART

SPI

I2C

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associate degree + 9+ years experience substitute

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence OrCAD/Allegro

Siemens Xpedition/PADS

Zuken CR-8000

Job description

Are you the engineer who lives and breathes high-reliability PCB design?If you can blueprint multi-layer boards in Altium or Allegro before your first coffee, speak UART/SPI/I2C fluently, and enjoy turning complex system requirements into elegant hardware, this role in Mesa, AZ is for you.What challenges will you tackle?Design and deliver CCAs and printed circuit boards that interface with military aircraft and other mission-critical platforms.Own the hardware lifecycle—architect, design, debug, deploy, and sustain electrical/electronic hardware for ICE products.Translate stakeholder needs into precise system, hardware, and I/O requirements—then document them clearly.Bring up boards and install embedded software/firmware to verify functionality and performance.Evaluate design approaches, equipment, and techniques; propose data-driven improvements.Lead and contribute to design reviews that raise the bar for quality and reliability.Continuously scan industry trends and apply innovations to enhance designs.Create specifications, test plans, and formal reports that stand up to scrutiny.Support programs with occasional travel when needed.What background helps you excel?Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (strongly preferred); an Associate’s degree plus 9+ years of electronic design experience can substitute.6+ years in electrical/computer engineering roles delivering production-grade hardware.Hands-on PCB design mastery with professional ECAD tools: Altium Designer, Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, Siemens Xpedition/PADS Professional, or Zuken CR-8000.Experience with digital communication hardware and protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, IrDA, USB, WiFi, RFID, TCP/IP, and RS-485.Self-directed yet collaborative, with strong organization and prioritization skills.Legal and eligibilityAbility to obtain Security Clearance is required.Due to the nature of our work and access to export-controlled information, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR § 120.62).Why you’ll enjoy working here10 Annual HolidaysPTO – starts at 13 days and increments annuallyMedical Insurance – PPO and HDHP/HSADental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort and Long Term DisabilityGroup Term Life and AD&DSupplemental Life and AD&DVoluntary supplemental insurance (Critical Illness, Accident Hospitalization)FSA401k with employer matchFun, family friendly environmentFree coffee, espresso and sodaOnsite free gymWhere you’ll work: Mesa, AZ — a collaborative lab-and-office environment built for rapid iteration and learning.