Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our client’s team in Gilbert, AZ as a contractor expert. This role focuses on designing and developing complex electronic hardware and circuit card assemblies (CCAs) for aerospace and space applications. The position requires deep technical expertise, leadership in design reviews, and collaboration across teams to deliver production-ready, space-qualified hardware.
Location: Gilbert, AZ | Shift: 1st (9/80 schedule) | Pay: $130-$160/hour | Duration: 6 months (Temp)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in electronic hardware and circuit design, including:
• Analog and digital CCA design
• High-speed digital signal integrity and memory design
• PCB design
• Derating analysis
• Worst-case circuit analysis
• Advanced troubleshooting of electronic systems
• Proven track record of delivering production-ready designs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with space-qualified hardware.
• Background in FPGA design.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop advanced electronic control hardware and CCAs for space environments.
• Perform detailed electrical analyses, including signal integrity, bandwidth, parts stress/derating, and worst-case circuit analysis.
• Select components and materials that meet military, FAA, NASA, and space-specific standards.
• Prepare accurate design documentation, test reports, and technical proposals.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and reliability teams to ensure design compatibility and manufacturability.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, presenting concepts, trade studies, and analysis results to stakeholders.
• Review and provide feedback on other engineers’ designs for compliance, quality, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and validate designs through rigorous test programs for space conditions.
• Represent the client professionally in technical discussions with customers and partners.