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Senior Design Thinking Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and ... Drive Agile and Design Thinking methodologies throughout the product development lifecycle.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$89K - $123K/yr

AeroSpec is seeking a senior-level design engineer with strong critical thinking and system-level design capability to support custom automation projects across a variety of industries, including ...

Employ User Centered Design and Design Thinking methodologies to bring world-class Digital and/or ... senior leadership. * Conduct internal and external research and conducts situational analysis to ...

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$135K - $155K/yr

Job Title : Sr. Electrical Design Engineer Reporting To: Design Engineering Manager Work Schedule ... Self-motivated, strong analytic and critical thinking skills. * Proficiency with schematic capture ...

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$135K - $155K/yr

Job Title : Sr. Electrical Design Engineer Reporting To: Design Engineering Manager Work Schedule ... Self-motivated, strong analytic and critical thinking skills. * Proficiency with schematic capture ...

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What careers use senior design thinking?

Senior design thinking skills are valuable in careers such as product management, user experience (UX) design, innovation consulting, and strategic development. These roles often require strong problem-solving, user-centered design, and collaboration to develop innovative solutions and improve products or services.

What is the difference between Senior Design Thinking vs Design Researcher?

AspectSenior Design ThinkingDesign Researcher
CredentialsTypically requires experience in design, innovation, or related fields; certifications like IDEO U or Stanford d.school are commonOften holds degrees in anthropology, psychology, or human-centered design; certifications in research methods are common
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, cross-disciplinary teams focused on ideation and problem-solvingPrimarily conducts user research, interviews, and data analysis to inform design decisions
Industry UsageUsed in innovation labs, consulting firms, and product teamsCommon in UX/UI agencies, corporate R&D, and product development teams

While Senior Design Thinking professionals focus on facilitating creative problem-solving and innovation strategies, Design Researchers specialize in gathering user insights through research methods. Both roles often collaborate but serve different functions within the product development process.

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Infographic showing various Senior Design Thinking job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Senior Connector Design Engineer

Times Microwave Systems

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Job description


Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Senior Connector Design Engineer will lead the design and development of advanced RF and microwave components and assemblies for industry-leading product lines across some of the world's most demanding markets and applications. This role involves developing innovative solutions for connectors, adapters, cable assemblies, antennas, and other RF/microwave products that meet stringent performance requirements in applications ranging from submarine environments to interstellar space. The engineer will manage complex projects from concept through production, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate cross functionally to support aggressive growth initiatives. In addition, the Senior Connector Design Engineer will help define product specifications and standards that meet customer needs and partner with suppliers to ensure design manufacturability and product quality throughout the development process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design & Development:
    • Develop RF and microwave components (e.g., coaxial connectors, adapters, cable assemblies, terminations, etc) to meet customer and market requirements.
    • Perform simulations and modeling using industry-standard tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, CST).
  • Technical Analysis:
    • Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
    • Analyze customer requirements and propose feasible, cost-effective solutions.
    • Conducts design for manufacturability and cost assessments; recommends design/requirements changes as warranted
  • Testing & Validation:
    • Define and execute test plans for RF performance (VSWR, insertion loss, return loss, PIM, etc.).
    • Troubleshoot and resolve design or performance issues.
  • Collaboration:
    • Work closely with manufacturing, quality, sourcing and external suppliers to ensure design manufacturability and cost optimization.
    • Provide technical support to sales and application engineering teams.
    • Evaluate design concept requirements packages for feasibility, viability and risk. Leads preliminary design review activities to develop risk assessment and mitigation plans
    • Leads multiple engineering design projects covering the company's range of technology and product areas
  • Continuous Improvement:
    • Stay current with RF/microwave finite element analysis and other design tools
    • Recommend design enhancements and new product opportunities.
    • Create and build a library of validated and reliable design standards
    • Collaborate cross functionally to develop efficient validation and qualification data

Job Requirements

  • BS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering (MS in Engineering helpful)
  • 7 - 10 years of design engineering experience
  • Familiarity with industry standards (MIL-STDs, IEC, ASTM etc)
  • Technical leadership experience is helpful
  • Proficient in software tools including Solid Works, CST, PLM, MRP
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9100 structure and requirements
  • Expertise with tools such as FMEA, FEA, DFM, DFT and statistical techniques
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members at all levels in the organization
  • Excellent problem solving, data analysis, deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.