Digital Hardware Engineer IV

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

$110K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in a specialized discipline or equivalent experience with advanced degrees
  • Experience with ARM or Intel microprocessors, AMD or Lattice FPGAs preferred
  • Proficiency in schematic capture using Siemens DXDesigner or Altium Designer
  • Familiarity with high-speed interfaces design and integration (e.g., PCIe, GbE, DDR4)
  • Experience with low voltage switching power supply design
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Lead the digital hardware development process from concept through to production release
  • Act as the technical design authority for complex projects
  • Identify and resolve hardware issues during development and post-production phases
  • Collaborate with software, firmware, and manufacturing teams for integrated solutions
  • Create comprehensive documentation for design and testing processes
  • Optimize designs for various metrics including performance and cost
  • Mentor junior engineers and conduct Design Reviews

Benefits

  • Immediate Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401K match with 100% immediate vesting
  • 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment support
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays per year
  • 8 weeks of fully paid family leave
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Digital Engineer IV leads moderate complexity design projects, defines basic concepts for engineering problems. They also lead internal and external technical moderate complexity projects, measure and adapt project scope, and implement action plans to improve project performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead digital hardware development from concept, architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout, verification, qualification, production release, and sustaining engineering.
  • Act as the technical design authority for complex product development projects.
  • Identify and resolve complex 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.
  • Mentor engineers across multiple experience levels.
  • Lead Design Reviews


Qualifications

Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. OR (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
  • Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. OR (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree. OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.


Preferred:
  • 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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