Sr. Staff Engineer
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Engineering - Electrical
Overview
Our company is seeking a highly experienced and technically authoritative Senior Staff Engineer to provide expert leadership and drive innovation within the Space & Defense business in Gilbert AZ. This key role involves steering the design development and optimization of cutting-edge aerospace systems delivering advanced technical solutions and mentoring the next generation of engineers. The successful candidate will also influence engineering best practices across multiple programs.
This position is not limited to a single program; it is a high-impact cross-program role that demands deep hands-on technical expertise exceptional communication skills and a strong passion for tackling complex challenges in real-time environments. If you are the engineer everyone relies on when the stakes are highest this is your opportunity to take a central role and make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical authority for space hardware providing expert support across complex avionics electronics embedded systems power systems and digital design technologies.
- Lead and mentor engineering teams in conducting root cause investigations failure analysis and implementing design improvements for company space products.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Test Engineering Quality and Supply Chain teams to address production challenges and resolve issues with fielded products.
- Act as a trusted technical liaison with key customers including prime contractors and government agencies translating complex technical challenges into clear actionable solutions.
- Review and provide guidance on technical design artifacts including drawings models and analytical reports related to both active and legacy programs.
- Identify potential risk areas within designs and recommend robust scalable solutions suitable for production.
- Promote engineering knowledge continuity by documenting best practices and delivering training on hardware design testing and sustainment processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field; master s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in avionics systems digital electronics power systems or embedded development demonstrating progressively increasing technical responsibility.
- Proven deep technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Embedded system architectures
- Digital system design and FPGA development
- Avionics electronics and power conversion
- Exceptional diagnostic analytical and problem-solving skills particularly in fast-paced or resource-constrained production environments.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor influence and provide technical leadership without formal authority.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience in engaging customers in technical discussions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting space-grade or military-grade avionics systems.
- Strong systems-level design mindset with a comprehensive understanding of electrical mechanical and software integration.
- Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and work independently within matrixed cross-functional teams.
- Hands-on experience with software integration and verification processes.
- Proficiency in CAD tools for designing electrical and mechanical interfaces
How we care for you:
- Financial Rewards: great compensation package annual profit sharing matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off holidays and parental leave program relocation assistance
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical dental vision life disability Employee Assistance Plan ( EAP ) and other supplemental benefit coverages
- Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance mentorship and coaching opportunities leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values enhanced by Employee Resource Groups and team-building activities.
- Additional site-specific benefits may be offered
Skills and Certifications note: bold skills and certification are required
FPGA Development
Digital System Design
Avionics Systems
FPGA Development
Digital System Design
Avionics Systems
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Python
- VMware
- C/C++
- Go
- System Architecture
- gRPC
- OS Kernels
- Perl
- Distributed Systems
