Digital Engineer III

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or 9 years of equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of experience in a specialized functional discipline; 3 years with a Master's degree may suffice.
  • Design experience with ARM or Intel microprocessors is preferred.
  • Familiarity with AMD and/or Lattice FPGAs is preferred.
  • Proficiency in schematic capture using Siemens DXDesigner or Altium Designer.
  • Experience with high-speed interface design and integration, such as PCIe and DDR4.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop hardware designs for aerospace-grade digital electronics.
  • Perform component selection and conduct trade studies for optimal parts.
  • Create interface requirements for hardware-software integration.
  • Identify and resolve hardware issues during all development phases.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design process.
  • Document designs and testing procedures comprehensively.
  • Guide Junior Engineers and participate in peer design reviews.

Benefits

  • Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401K match with 100% immediate vesting.
  • Opportunity for a 9X80 compressed work schedule.
  • Career growth and development opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment available.
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays annually.
  • 8 weeks of 100% paid family leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Digital Hardware Engineer III is responsible for the design, development, integration, and verification of high-reliability digital electronics for aerospace and defense applications. This role independently executes complex hardware designs while collaborating with FPGA, firmware, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to deliver products that meet performance, reliability, and schedule objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop hardware designs for Space grade and High Reliability modules. This includes component selection, schematic capture, creation of design constraints and oversight of the layout process.
  • Perform component trade studies and part selection.
  • Develop interface requirements.
  • Identify and resolve hardware issues during development and post-production.
  • Work with software teams, firmware teams, manufacturing teams, and other engineers to integrate hardware and software solutions.
  • Create detailed documentation for designs, testing procedures, and other relevant information.
  • Optimize designs for performance, reliability, and cost.
  • Provide technical guidance to Junior Engineers.
  • Participate in peer design reviews


Qualifications

Experience:
  • Education: Electrical (Bachelor's degree) or Computer Engineering (Bachelor's degree). Or nine (9) years of experience may be considered in leu of a Bachelor's Degree.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. Or three (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Master's Degree.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Design experience with ARM or Intel based microprocessors.
  • Design with AMD And/Or Lattice FPGA's
  • Proficiency in schematic capture with Siemens DXDesigner or Altium Designer
  • Experience with the design, constraint and integration of high-speed interfaces. (e.g., PCIe Gen 3/4, 10 GbE, 40 GbE, 100 GbE, DDR4).
  • High current/low voltage switching power supply experience
  • Experience collaborating with embedded software and firmware engineers to ensure seamless product verification and successful integration of hardware with FPGA and software functionality.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
  • Experience with Hyperlynx SI/PI
  • Experience in Rad hard or high reliability design


Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Other benefits include:
  • Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
  • 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
  • 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
  • Career Opportunity and Growth
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
  • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

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