Hardware Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Engineer Job Level: Experienced

Department: Engineering Job Category: Hardware Engineering Manager

Summary

Palomar is looking for a talented and highly motivated Hardware Engineer to join the Hardware Development team and help develop electronic boards incorporated into current and future generations of our Secure Communication System (SCS). The ideal candidate will be motivated, talented and will have experience with hardware development projects in the defense and aerospace industry, working from requirements through component selection, schematic design, layout design, lab tests and software integration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Utilize development boards and COTS evaluation boards to prove out circuit designs for new technologies

Design circuits at the schematic level and select components based on given requirements

Oversee board layout development, inspect final layout before production

Test circuit boards to prove they function as expected, debug design errors as required and perform failure analysis on problem areas

Build, test and modify product prototypes

Assist in the development of production-level tests and support the product’s transition to production

Document results of testing and failure analysis

Create Bill of Materials (BOM) and assist in creating cost estimates for related activities

Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience developing and managing system and test requirements through the full product lifecycle

Familiarity with verification planning, test requirement development, and supporting system test execution

Strong analytical and technical communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:

Experience in military or aerospace programs supporting system verification and test

Exposure to embedded OS, RTOS architectures, or embedded firmware/software integration

Familiarity with FPGA logic, electrical and mechanical interface management, and system-level integrationLevel I: $74,000 – 93,000

B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering, or equivalent

Up to 2 years of hardware development experience

Familiarity with Xilinx and Microchip FPGAs

Familiarity with serial communication protocols such as: I2C, SPI, PCIe, T1, Ethernet, etc.

Experience with hardware testing and debugging using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum/logic analyzers, power meters, etc.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams

Motivated self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be comfortable preparing and presenting data in front of peers and/or external customersLevel II: $84,000 – 109,000

B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering, or equivalent

3+ years of hardware development experience

Working knowledge of electrical engineering design activities with emphasis on digital systems. Familiarity with design verification, testing, and qualification of developed products

Experience with Xilinx and Microchip FPGAs

Experience with serial communication protocols such as: I2C, SPI, PCIe, T1, Ethernet, etc.

Hands-on experience with hardware testing and debugging using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum/logic analyzers, power meters, etc.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams

Motivated self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be comfortable preparing and presenting data in front of peers and/or external customers

Knowledge of engineering design process, tools, and techniques

Experience with Audio systems, conferencing and distribution of audio data and Audio signal processing

Experience with Micro-controllers and ARM processors

Experience supporting firmware and software development and integrationLevel III: $103,000 – 155,000

B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering, or equivalent

6+ years of hardware development experience

Working knowledge of electrical engineering design activities with emphasis on digital systems. Familiarity with design verification, testing, and qualification of developed products

Experience with Xilinx and Microchip FPGAs

Experience with Micro-controllers and ARM processors

Experience supporting firmware and software development and integration

Experience with serial communication protocols such as: I2C, SPI, PCIe, T1, Ethernet, etc.

Hands-on experience with hardware testing and debugging using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum/logic analyzers, power meters, etc.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams

Motivated self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be comfortable preparing and presenting data in front of peers and/or external customers

Knowledge of engineering design process, tools, and techniques

Experience with Audio systems, conferencing and distribution of audio data and Audio signal processingLevel IV: $140,000 – $175,000

B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering, or equivalent

10+ years of hardware development experience

Working knowledge of electrical engineering design activities with emphasis on digital systems. Familiarity with design verification, testing, and qualification of developed products

Experience with Xilinx and Microchip FPGAs

Experience with Micro-controllers and ARM processors

Experience supporting firmware and software development and integration

Experience with communication protocols such as: I2C, SPI, PCIe, T1, Ethernet, etc.

Hands-on experience with hardware testing and debugging using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum/logic analyzers, etc.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams

Motivated self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be comfortable preparing and presenting data in front of peers and/or external customers

Experience mentoring junior engineers

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; and occasionally climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Occasional travel may apply, not to exceed 15%. Conditions upon travel may vary and will be discussed with the employee prior to travel to ensure appropriate accommodations are met.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

*Due to export control laws and government contract obligations, must be a US Citizen.*