Electrical Engineer

Location: Gilbert, AZ

Summary

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of advanced aerospace and defense systems.

The successful candidate will contribute to engineering programs supporting U.S. Government and Department of Defense customers. This position supports electrical hardware and electronic systems throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements and design through integration, verification, production, and field support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, and document electrical systems, subsystems, and components for aerospace and defense applications.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable and harness designs, interface control documents, and engineering drawings.
• Develop and evaluate analog and digital circuits, embedded hardware, and electronic assemblies.
• Support power distribution, signal integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC design considerations.
• Perform electrical calculations, component selection, trade studies, and design assessments.
• Support system architecture development, requirements analysis, hardware integration, and technical design reviews.
• Develop engineering test procedures, verification plans, and support technical documentation.
• Conduct laboratory testing, hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and failure investigations.
• Support prototype builds, qualification testing, production transition, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Program Management.
• Ensure designs comply with customer specifications, military standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering analyses, design documentation, and presentations.
• Provide engineering support during production, field installations, and customer demonstrations.
• Assist with proposal development, technical volume preparation, and engineering estimates as required.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3 years of electrical engineering experience in aerospace, defense, military, or related industries.
• Experience designing electrical hardware and electronic systems.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD or schematic capture tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of analog and digital electronics, power systems, and embedded interfaces.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or other government programs.
• Knowledge of military and industry standards including MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, and applicable IPC standards.
• Experience with FPGA-based systems, embedded hardware, power electronics, motor controls, RF systems, communications equipment, or electro-mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering principles and requirements verification.
• Experience with requirements management tools, configuration management, and engineering change control processes.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production engineering, environmental testing, or qualification testing.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Critical thinking and sound engineering judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple engineering tasks.
• Excellent documentation, technical writing, and presentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and attentive to detail.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position is primarily performed in an office or engineering environment and requires regular use of computer and engineering design tools. Laboratory, integration, production, and occasional field environments may be encountered in support of testing and system activities. The employee may need to stand or walk for periods of time and occasionally lift or move light materials or equipment, with reasonable accommodation provided as appropriate.

ATSC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Advance Technology Systems Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.