Electrical / Embedded Engineer (Power, Analog, PCB, Firmware)

Company Description

Southwest Engineering Concepts (SOENCO), based in Chandler, Arizona, specializes in electronic product development and circuit board design. We focus on electrical engineering, embedded systems, and full product realization—from concept through manufacturing. Our work spans consumer, industrial, medical, aerospace, and defense applications, with an emphasis on practical, buildable designs.

With over 100 successful projects, we combine deep technical expertise with real-world manufacturing experience to deliver production-ready solutions.

Role Description

This is a full-time, permanent, on-site role in Chandler, AZ for an Electrical / Embedded Engineer.

This role is best suited for a junior engineer (1–3 years experience) or a strong entry-level candidate with hands-on project experience. You will work closely with a small team on a variety of active projects, contributing across both hardware and firmware development.

The position is highly hands-on and involves lab work, prototyping, debugging, and iterative development. You will be working directly with real hardware—bringing up boards, probing signals, troubleshooting issues, and refining designs.

Compensation

• Full-time, permanent position

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and troubleshooting of analog, digital, and power circuits
• Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers
• Support PCB design, layout, and review
• Perform hands-on bench debugging using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
• Assist with board bring-up and diagnose issues at the signal level
• Support prototyping, assembly, and testing
• Contribute to system integration and design for manufacturability

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++
• Basic understanding of analog circuits, power systems, and PCB design
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded systems
• Willingness to work hands-on in a lab environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience (internships or projects count)
• Hands-on experience with bench equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering)
• Personal, academic, or hobby projects involving real hardware (breadboarding, PCB bring-up, or circuit debugging)
• Familiarity with common communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART)
• Exposure to wireless systems, sensors, or IoT devices

Export Control Requirement

This position requires access to export-controlled technology subject to U.S. regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Applicants must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual under U.S. law.