Senior Electrical Engineer - Hybrid - 10-20% Travel

Company: Performance Software
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Performance Software is a mid-size company with a great work-life balance, providing innovative software and hardware to our client companies. We have been in business for over 25 years with never having a layoff and very low turnover 2-4% per year. Our company is very dedicated to a great work/life balance.

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As our company name implies, we have primarily been developing embedded software, but more and more we are also getting heavily into hardware. This position will be the primary Electrical Engineer for our company and will lead the appropriate electrical development activities within our company and for our customer projects.




The selected candidate will operate in a small yet diverse team environment that supports products through all phases of the life cycle. This includes conceptual development, detailed design, qualification, as well as manufacturing transition and production support. The engineer will be responsible for developing and producing robust hardware solutions to meet demanding customer requirements. They will leverage their electrical engineering experience to perform tasks including circuit and CCA design and analysis, technical trade studies, analog/digital/mixed signal interface design, reverse engineering of legacy designs, component selection, evaluation of technology insertion/upgrades, as well as laboratory test and troubleshooting. Salary range is $90,000-$130,000 depending on experience.




Senior Electrical Engineer




The selected candidate will operate in a small yet diverse team environment that supports products through all phases of the life cycle. This includes conceptual development, detailed design, qualification, as well as manufacturing transition and production support. The engineer will be responsible for developing and producing robust hardware solutions to meet demanding customer requirements. They will leverage their electrical engineering experience to perform tasks including circuit and CCA design and analysis, technical trade studies, analog/digital/mixed signal interface design, reverse engineering of legacy designs, component selection, evaluation of technology insertion/upgrades, as well as laboratory test and troubleshooting. Required Education, Experience, & Skills

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 6+ years' experience

- Demonstrated experience in product development and support of electronic equipment

- Solid fundamentals of digital/analog/mixed signal electronics, components, and interface/communication standards

- Experience in the design, test, troubleshooting, and manufacture of multi-layer electronic circuit card assemblies including oversight of PCB layout

- Strong "hands-on" laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes

- Experience with state-of-the-art electrical engineering development tools

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Motivated self-starter and problem solver with proven experience executing in diverse multi-disciplinary teams

- Strong computer skills in basic MS office and technical programs

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

- Design of digital hardware that leverages embedded processors, microcontrollers, and FPGAs that provide capability and functionality to a larger system

- Experience with DFx (design for assembly, test, manufacturing, etc.) concepts

- Experience with design & development of motors, encoders, controllers, diode drivers, airborne power systems

- Understanding of HW development processes and practices

- Experience working with SW teams to define requirements

- Experience working with mechanical engineers on electronics packaging

- Current "hands-on" experience with Cadence, Altium, or Mentor Graphics EDA tools

- Life cycle engineering support related to component obsolescence and material shortages




About Performance:

Performance Software is engaged in the design of Real-time Embedded Software and Hardware. This includes Avionics and Space Exploration applications such as Synthetic Vision Cockpit Displays, Flight Management System Guidance and Navigation, Platforms, and Datalink Applications. Our customers are both Commercial and Defense-related avionics and rocketry suppliers/manufacturers. Performance Software has been in business since 1998; we were awarded INC Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work for multiple years. Both companies have locations in Phoenix, AZ, New Orleans, LA, Grand Rapids, MI, Clearwater, FL, Bothell, WA, Cedar Rapids, IA with other remote employees across the states.

To learn more about Performance Software: https://www.psware.com/careers/



Performance Software is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please discuss this with your recruiter if you are selected for an interview.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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