Hardware Engineer

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Test and bring-up FPGA and CPU based boards and systems

• Review system specification documents for architecture, electrical, power delivery, thermal, and mechanical requirements

• Work closely with in-house board design teams and external contractors to guide and review schematic, layout, thermal and mechanical design

• Work closely with software teams to support firmware and tools development

• Researching and selecting electronic components, reading datasheets and application notes, working with 3rd party partners and vendors to ensure selected devices meet requirements

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• MUST have hands-on experience in board bring-up and debugging, functional verification, and manufacturing support

• Highly experienced in hardware bring-up and debugging using test equipment like Logic analyzer, oscilloscope basic soldering skills

• Highly experienced with one or more of the following:

o High-speed interfaces like PCIe, USB, Ethernet, high-speed serial

o Low-speed interfaces like UART, SPI, I2C, JTAG

o Power system design

• Experienced with defining system specifications for hardware systems and creating and executing a test plan

• Proficient with schematic and layout tools (OrCAD, Allegro), SI, thermal

• Innovative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills

• Proficient written, verbal, negotiation, and communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with Open Compute Project standards and specifications

• x86 platform architecture

• Linux kernel/drivers

• C/C++, Verilog, TCL, Python

• Xilinx FPGAs and tools

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Electronics/Computer Science related with a minimum 5 years of experience in hardware design and bring-up.