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Memory Design Engineer Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Digital Design Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Digital Design Engineer - Secret Clearance Required Location: Tucson, AZ (On-site) Job Type: W-2 ... Memory components * Work with industry-standard interfaces such as: * PCIe * Ethernet * I2C, SPI ...

Digital Design Engineer

Tucson, AZ

$128.60K/yr

Compensation open to negotiation Digital Design Engineer Responsible for the design, analysis ... memory, and industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART. The candidate will be ...

Digital Design Engineer - Secret Clearance Required Location: Tucson, AZ (On-site) Job Type: W-2 ... Memory components * Work with industry-standard interfaces such as: * PCIe * Ethernet * I2C, SPI ...

Digital Design Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Digital Design Engineer - Secret Clearance Required Location: Tucson, AZ (On-site) Job Type: W-2 ... Memory components * Work with industry-standard interfaces such as: * PCIe * Ethernet * I2C, SPI ...

Digital Design Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$128.60K/yr

... memory, and industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART. The candidate will be ... of engineering digital circuit design experience to include at least 2 of the following:

As a CPU Logic Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing the logic ... Strong knowledge of CPU architecture (concepts such as caching, pipelining, paging, virtual memory ...

As a CPU Logic Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing the logic ... Strong knowledge of CPU architecture (concepts such as caching, pipelining, paging, virtual memory ...

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How much do memory design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for memory design engineer in Arizona is $131,723.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $147,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Memory Design Engineer job?

A Memory Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing memory circuits such as SRAM, DRAM, or flash memory. They work on transistor-level design, layout, simulation, and verification to ensure performance, power efficiency, and reliability. Engineers collaborate with process, verification, and product teams to meet design specifications and manufacturing constraints. Their role is critical in advancing memory technology for applications in consumer electronics, computing, and enterprise solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Memory Design Engineer position, and why are they important?

A Memory Design Engineer requires a strong background in electrical engineering, semiconductor physics, and digital/analog circuit design, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Expertise with EDA tools like Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics, and familiarity with scripting languages and memory characterization tools is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial to ensure reliable, high-performance memory designs that meet rigorous industry standards and enable smooth collaboration within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What are the primary challenges faced by Memory Design Engineers on a daily basis?

Memory Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as optimizing memory circuits for speed, power efficiency, and area while ensuring manufacturability and meeting reliability standards. Balancing these conflicting requirements requires strong analytical skills and close collaboration with verification, process, and layout teams. The role also involves troubleshooting design issues, staying updated with evolving semiconductor technologies, and ensuring timely project delivery. Overcoming these challenges fosters professional development and helps engineers build a solid track record in advanced technology nodes.
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Infographic showing various Memory Design Engineer job openings in Arizona as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 86% Physical, 10% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,723 per year, or $63.3 per hour.
Digital Design Engineer

Digital Design Engineer

MKS2 Technologies

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Other

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Digital Design Engineer - Secret Clearance Required

Location: Tucson, AZ (On-site)
Job Type: W-2 Contract or Contract to hire 
Clearance: Active U.S. Security Clearance required prior to start
Pay: $90,000 - $100,000 with full Government benefits

The Effector Digital Products department is seeking an Electrical Engineer with strong digital electronics design and analysis experience to support missile system development.

This role focuses on designing high-speed digital circuits for applications such as missile guidance, video processing, and digital signal processing, leveraging technologies like FPGAs, processors, and advanced interfaces.

You will work in a collaborative engineering environment, contributing to cutting-edge defense systems.


What You Will Do
  • Design, analyze, simulate, test, and integrate digital electronic modules and circuit card assemblies (CCAs)
  • Develop hardware designs involving:
    • Processors
    • FPGAs
    • Memory components
  • Work with industry-standard interfaces such as:
    • PCIe
    • Ethernet
    • I2C, SPI, UART
  • Support full lifecycle development from:
    • Concept and requirements
    • Hardware design
    • Verification, integration, and testing
  • Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary engineering team

Core Technologies / Focus Areas
  • High-speed digital electronics
  • FPGA and configurable logic design
  • Multi-processor system architectures (homogeneous / heterogeneous)
  • PCB design and simulation tools
  • Signal integrity and power integrity analysis

Qualifications - Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in:
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Computer Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Minimum 5+ years of digital circuit design experience, including at least two of the following:
    • Electronic circuit design and development
    • Full lifecycle hardware design (concept through integration/testing)
    • PCB design process including schematic capture, analysis, and simulation
  • Experience designing hardware with:
    • Processors, FPGAs, and memory
  • Active U.S. security clearance required prior to start
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with:
    • Embedded test techniques
    • Design for test (DFT)
    • Design margin analysis
    • Design for production
  • Experience with tools such as:
    • Mentor Graphics / Siemens EDA (DxDesigner, xDX Designer VX)
    • Xilinx tools (Vivado, Zynq Ultrascale, Artix)
    • HyperLynx (signal/power integrity, analog simulation)
    • Xpedition Enterprise (xPCB)
  • Experience designing complex CCAs (16-32 layer boards)
  • Experience with Constraint Editor System (CES)
  • Knowledge of software and/or FPGA development
  • Experience transitioning programs from development to production
  • Ability to manage:
    • Technical and schedule risks
    • Cost reduction opportunities
    • Program timelines and resources
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams across multiple projects