Circuit Design Engineer IV, Secret Clearance

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Title: Circuit Design Engineer IV, Secret Clearance
Location: Littleton, CO
Type of Role: Direct Hire (Full-Time, Onsite)
Shift: 9x80 Schedule (Every other Friday off)

POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a Circuit Design Engineer IV to support the development of sophisticated, state-of-the-art avionics hardware within a world-class Integrated Product Development environment. This role focuses on circuit card assembly (CCA) design and development for advanced space and missile programs, including schematic capture, board layout guidance, worst-case analysis, and parts stress assessments. The ideal candidate will bring strong avionics electronics design experience, prior ownership as a responsible engineer or technical lead, and the ability to support full lifecycle activities from requirements and design through integration, test, and product certification in a highly regulated aerospace and defense setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Design and capture electrical schematics for complex avionics CCAs and guide associated board layouts to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements

Perform electronics analyses including Worst Case Analysis (WCA) and Electrical Parts Stress Analysis (EPSA) to validate design robustness under mission environments

Lead and contribute on cross-functional teams to develop and integrate avionics systems, collaborating with systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering

Resolve test anomalies and support troubleshooting efforts at the board and system levels, recommending and implementing corrective actions

Generate, review, and present product certification data and documentation in support of internal and customer design reviews

Support system-level integration and testing activities, ensuring hardware meets requirements and interfaces correctly with higher-level assemblies

Serve as a technical lead or responsible engineer for assigned hardware, providing guidance to junior engineers and coordinating technical efforts across the team

Support evaluation and verification of design requirements, including traceability, sell-off, and closure of verification activities

Interface with program management, peers, and customer representatives to communicate technical status, risks, and mitigation plans

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ years of professional experience in electronics design with a focus on CCA design and development; 3+ years of experience acceptable with a master’s degree

Experience as a technical lead or responsible engineer on electronics hardware, owning design, documentation, and coordination responsibilities

Experience supporting the technical evaluation of designs and participation in requirements verification activities

Experience in multiple phases of the aerospace hardware development lifecycle (concept, design, integration, test, and production support)

Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with peers, management, and government or customer representatives

Active DoD Secret clearance

U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility

Ability to work onsite full-time at the Littleton, CO facility on a 9x80 schedule

Additional Qualifications

Experience leading teams through challenging engineering and/or programmatic issues on space and/or missile defense missions

Experience with electronic systems schematic creation and interpretation, and use of electronics modeling/simulation tools such as SPICE, PSPICE, or Saber

Experience with schematic capture tools such as Zuken or similar ECAD platforms

Experience performing electronics analyses including Worst Case Analysis, Electrical Parts Stress Analysis, and Failure Modes and Effects/Criticality Analysis (FMEA/FMECA)

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors, and customers

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative team environment and to build consensus across stakeholders

Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to take initiative and drive issues to closure

Adaptability to new situations, tools, and program needs, and ability to work productively in a diverse team environment

Security Clearance Requirement

Active DoD Secret clearance required

Ability to obtain and maintain any additional security accesses as program needs dictate

U.S. Citizenship required for consideration

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.