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Digital Design Engineer - P3 - Cleared Onsite

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Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026
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Job#: 3031678

Job Description:

Digital Design Engineer - P3 - Cleared Onsite

Location: Tucson, Arizona (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with digital electronics design and analysis skills to join our team. The role involves collaborating with engineers to design digital electronics circuits for missile guidance, video, and digital signal processing, utilizing high-speed digital electronics, configurable logic, and multiprocessor designs. This position requires working within a collaborative team environment on cutting-edge technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform design, analysis, simulation, test, and integration of digital electronic modules and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) for missile applications.
  • Develop hardware designs incorporating processors, FPGAs, memory, and standard industry interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART.
  • Take a design concept from the block diagram or requirements level through to the development of a complete hardware design.
  • Verify designs through comprehensive testing and integration processes.
  • Utilize tools for schematic capture, analysis, and simulation to validate designs prior to hardware fabrication.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering Technology will also be considered.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in digital circuit design is required. This must include experience in at least two of the following areas: development and design of electronic circuit designs; taking a design concept from block diagram to complete hardware design and verification; or experience with the PCB design process and related design and simulation tools.

Clearance: Ability to obtain/maintain DOD interim Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience with embedded test techniques, design for test, design margin analysis, and design for production.
  • Proficiency with Mentor Graphics Design Creation (Siemens EDA) tools such as DxDesigner, xDX Designer VX, and Xilinx tools (Zynq Ultrascale, Vivado).
  • Experience using PCB design software like HyperLynx for signal integrity, power integrity, and analog simulation, as well as Xpedition Enterprise (xPCB).
  • Experience leading a program transition from development into production.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage technical and schedule risks and identify cost reduction opportunities.
  • Knowledge of cost and schedule development and management.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $86.00 and $96.00 per hour. Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, experience, and location. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Salary : $86 - $96

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