Electronics engineer Jobs in Mesa, AZ

Job Title: Senior Power Electronics EngineerLocation: Gilbert, AZEmployment Type: Contract (7 months)Industry: Aerospace and DefenseCompensation: $90.00 - $140.00 /hr. Schedule: 40 hrs/Week. - (1st shift) About the Opportunity:-Join a high-performing engineering team developing reliable power electronics for demanding aerospace and defense applications. -As a Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer, you'll lead the design and development of critical power systems-from architecture and circuit design through testing, qualification, and production-while serving as a technical resource to the broader engineering team. Why You'll Love Working Here:-Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.-Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.-People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.-Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates. Why This Opportunity is Exciting:This role offers the opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara SolutionsAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider- we help companies compete for talent. With experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and design talent solutions that deliver the business outcomes they want. We draw on decades of experience to provide contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit?APPLY TODAY What You'll Do:-Architect and design high-reliability power electronics, including DC/DC converters, inverters, motor drives, and related power subsystems.-Lead circuit design, simulation, component selection, schematic development, and collaborate on PCB layout, thermal management, and EMI/EMC considerations.-Drive hardware bring-up, integration, troubleshooting, verification, and qualification activities, using structured root-cause analysis to resolve complex technical issues.-Develop and review engineering specifications, design reviews, test plans, and verification documentation to ensure rigorous design execution.-Provide technical mentorship while partnering with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to deliver solutions that meet demanding aerospace and defense requirements. What You'll Bring:-Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.-8+ years of experience in designing power electronics for aerospace, defense, industrial, or other high-reliability applications.-8+ years of experience in designing DC-DC power converters or closely related power conversion circuits.-8+ years of experience in schematic capture and PCB design tools (Cadence Allegro, Altium).-8+ years of experience using simulation tools such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, and Mathcad.-8+ years of MOSFET experience.-8+ years of experience in supporting hardware through the full product lifecycle from architecture through qualification and production.-8+ years of experience in Parts Derating.-8+ years of experience in Power integrity analysis.-8+ years of experience in Power supply Flyback topology.-8+ years of experience in Various loading impacts (Resistive / Reactive).-8+ years of experience in WCA Worst-Case Analysis. What Sets You Apart:-Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics.-Good understanding of power semiconductor devices. -IGBT, SiC, and GaN experience.-Good communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.-Experience developing electronics for harsh-environment or space applications.-Experience with radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened electronics.-Experience with motor control, reliability analysis (FMEA/MTBF), or system integration.-Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical design reviews. Additional Information:-Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. 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