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 SOCs 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 * SystemVision * 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