Hardware Engineer

Telos Alliance seeks a Hardware Engineer to join our innovative design team. The ideal candidate has a passion for effective problem solving and efficient project management, as well as previous experience working in a research and development or manufacturing environment.

About Us

At Telos, our mission is to Shape the Future of Audio by bringing our knowledge and technology as audio experts into conversations and solutions across all industries. Part of this mission includes OEM Solutions and Services to bring our audio expertise into other environments.

We work in a fun and innovative environment located in a historic building in downtown Cleveland. We are located within walking distance to many dining spots and pubs. We are home to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and the second largest theater district in the country. Telos Alliance is an Emmy Award winning company in the technical area of audio over IP (AoIP). We are affiliated with the best in the radio and TV broadcast industry.

Responsibilities:

• Product development and release of printed circuit board level hardware systems
• Hardware design and schematic capture and Design (experience with Altium is a plus)
• Experience designing mixed signal circuits and printed circuit design using ADCs, DACs, Opamps and FPGAs and CPLDs, power supply design
• Testing and debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and signal generators
• Reading schematics and analyzing circuit design.
• Component technical analysis including reading of specifications, selection, alternative sourcing, and qualification testing
• Design verification, bring-up and troubleshooting of new design and existing products
• Creating technical specifications, test procedures and design verification procedures
• Develop new products and product updates that meet the needs of end users by considering input from internal and external stakeholders and market forces.
• Manage and implement innovations in the manufacturing processes of product components, including processors, circuit boards, memory storage cards, processors, and routers.
• Develop computer-integrated products and research possible applications for computer-enhanced product development.
• Manage the steps of the hardware design and development lifecycle, including budgeting, production cost maintenance and reduction, and deadline management.
• Participate in development meetings with software engineers and other internal stakeholders to further organizational sales goals and enhance user experience.
• Revise, test, and troubleshoot network architecture and computer hardware.
• Analyze test results and revise elements of product development accordingly, including pre-product launch beta testing.
• Build and optimize Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) firmware.
• Create schematics, draft blueprints, and design prototypes for new products and components.
• Draft manufacturing and production specifications and documentation for products, components, and systems.
• Develop quality assurance reviews to assess and address potential design flaws and manufacturing process challenges and inefficiencies.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to keep current with technological advances, as well as governmental and sector-specific regulations and best practices.

Work Hours and Benefits:

This is an in-person and on-site role. We provide a casual and flexible work environment with a full complement of medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance and short-term disability insurance. We also offer paid time off and 401K with employer match.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to anticipate, detect, and address problems with product design and manufacturing processes with an eye toward quality improvement and increased efficiency
• Product and project management skills, including budgeting and deadline management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Continuoprocess improvement mindset
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Curiosity and innovative spirit
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail
• Multitasking

Nice to Have:

• Analog design
• Circuit board layout
• End use of professional audio and broadcast equipment
• Familiarity with audio and video standard interfaces
• Audio measurement equipment.
• FPGA and CPLD design using VHDL
• Specifying servers and switches