Electrical Engineer Production Hardware - Tucson, AZ - Interim S Security Clearance

Position: Electrical Engineer Production Hardware - Tucson, AZ - Interim S with Security Clearance
Electrical Engineer Production Hardware is needed for a contract to hire opportunity onsite with SOC's client in Tucson, AZ Clearance Needed:
Interim Secret, Secret or Top Secret clearance. Contract Duration: 12 months contract to hire 3 different shifts:
* Shift 1 - 7am to 4pm
* Shift 2 - 3pm to 12am
* Shift 3 - 11pm to 8am

Job Description:

This role supports production and engineering operations by diagnosing complex electronic system issues, driving root cause resolution, and ensuring timely corrective actions across hardware, manufacturing, and supplier-related problems. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly analytical, and comfortable working across cross-functional engineering and operations teams. Core Responsibilities
* Rapidly assess technical issues and identify probable root causes
* Determine what additional data, testing, or analysis is required for resolution
* Evaluate available resources and select optimal troubleshooting paths
* Prioritize multiple concurrent production and system-level failures
* Develop and execute troubleshooting, corrective action, and resolution plans
* Communicate clear technical updates and action plans to cross-functional teams
* Drive issue resolution through closure with consistent status tracking
* Resolve production, factory, and supplier-related technical issues
* Support troubleshooting and maintenance of production hardware and systems
* Maintain technical data packages and generate Engineering Change documentation in cPDM
* Present change packages in Review Board and Change Board forums
* Coordinate engineering and operations resources to resolve issues efficiently
* Participate in peer reviews with Engineering and Manufacturing teams
* Perform electrical engineering support activities in a production environment Hands-On Troubleshooting & Lab Work
* Diagnose hardware failures using oscilloscopes
* Perform digital debugging using logic analyzers
* Operate function generators and programmable power supplies
* Utilize spectrum analyzers and network analyzers
* Leverage additional electronic test equipment as needed
* Troubleshoot digital, analog, RF, mixed-signal, and electro-mechanical systems
* Analyze and debug complex circuit card assemblies (CCAs) Process Improvement & Quality
* Analyze defect trends and yield data to identify recurring issues
* Drive corrective actions to improve product reliability and reduce failures
* Support manufacturing efficiency and quality improvement initiatives
* Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across engineering and production

Required Qualifications
* Experience testing, troubleshooting, or debugging one or more of the following:
* Digital systems
* Analog systems
* RF systems
* Mixed-signal systems
* Complex circuit card assemblies (CCAs)
* Electro-mechanical systems
* Experience performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
* Background supporting manufacturing or test of electronic assemblies
* Strong proficiency with electronic lab and test equipment
* Ability to read and interpret:
* Schematics
* PCB layouts
* Bills of Materials (BOMs)
* Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required

Preferred Qualifications
* Prior production support engineering experience
* Experience with electrical design of:
* Circuit card assemblies (CCA)
* Electro-optical (EO) systems
* RF systems
* Seeker or sensor systems
* Electronic subsystems
* Experience with circuit design, assembly processes, and electrical test development
* Supplier and sub-tier supplier technical support experience
* Test equipment support and test automation scripting
* Experience with sensor control, PCB fabrication, and manufacturing specifications
* Familiarity with engineering tools such as:
* Mentor Graphics
* PSpice
* System Vision
* MATLAB / Mathcad
* IDL
* CST
* Microwave Design Studio
* HFSS
* ADS
* Experience with subsystem integration and testing
* Post-test or flight analysis experience
* Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge
* Strong technical writing and presentation skills
* Experience developing and implementing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
* Ability to work independently and within small technical teams
* Experience supporting:
* Technical oversight and direction
* Cost estimation and reporting
* Detailed technical documentation
* Proposal development support Experience Required
* Minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional experience
* Education Required
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field Employment Pre-requisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. #DZFED #INDSOC Estimated Min Rate: $52.59 Estimated Max Rate: $75.13