Hardware Engineer

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

Required Experience:

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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Keyword: systems development, design, engineering, FPGA, hardware design, electronic components, test systems, test control, CAD

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