Hardware Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Schematics
Schematic Capture
Place And Route
Research Design
Hardware QA
Research
Organizational Skills
Presentations
Management
Computer Hardware
System Integration
Budget
Manufacturing
Digital Circuit Design
Design Review
Supervision
Collaboration
Electronic Engineering
Aerospace
Hardware Development
Microprocessor
FPGA
Electrical Engineering
Embedded Systems
Military
RF Engineering
ISO 9000
AS9100
Regulatory Compliance
System Integration Testing
Insurance

Job Details

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Designs, develops, integrates and tests hardware and electronic components to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and requirements. Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support hardware systems from the board level to system level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Lead and perform detailed design of test control apparatus and equipment
  • Develop schematics and drawings to support fabrication with CAD tools (schematic capture, timing simulation, and place and route tools)
  • Lead research, design, develop and test of electronic components, products and systems
  • Qualify and test developed hardware, test plans and procedures, and test systems
  • Act as Project Engineer for assigned development programs to include: researching and organizing system specifications to ensure compliance with the requirements; developing design review material and presenting at formal meetings; and managing all aspects of the design and development process
  • Consult with software engineers for hardware and software integration
  • Ensure all designs are completed on schedule, are under budget, and sustain manufacturing reliability
  • Perform digital circuit design utilizing programmable logic (FPGAs, etc.).
  • Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less PTO, FML/STD/LTD


Other Job Functions

  • Interface with customers on program issues
  • Lead design reviews for both internal and external customers
  • Other duties may be assigned


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules
  • Ability to read, write and develop intelligible drawings, instructions and procedures
  • Ability to collaborate and work with a multi-functional team in a fast-paced environment


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (BSEE), or related technical field
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in the aerospace or related industry
  • Intermediate MS Office experience
  • Experience with hardware design and development of embedded microprocessor systems experience
  • Experience with FPGA integration into digital circuit card designs to ensure electrical integrity in embedded applications
  • Working knowledge of military standards
  • Working knowledge of digital and analog RF design principles and practices strongly preferred
  • Experience with the processes and procedures for ISO 9001 / AS9100 compliance


WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Office and production environment
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, etc.)
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to travel up to 10%, foreign and/or domestic


THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

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Job Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement


  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement
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