B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
20+ years of hardware development experience
Working knowledge of electrical engineering design with a focus on digital systems
Experience with Xilinx and MicroSemi FPGAs
Hands-on experience with hardware testing and debugging using test equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Responsibilities
Drive product hardware architecture and define firmware/software architectures
Design circuits at the schematic level and select components
Oversee board layout development and inspect final layout
Utilize development boards to validate circuit designs
Test circuit boards, debug design errors, and perform failure analysis
Build, test, and modify product prototypes
Document testing results and failure analysis
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with dynamic teams
Opportunity to mentor junior engineers
Engagement in cutting-edge defense and aerospace projects
Involvement in the full product lifecycle from design to production
Support for professional development and continuous learning
Full Job Description
Principal Hardware Engineer
Department: Engineering Reports to Title: VP of Engineering and Quality
Job Summary Palomar is looking for a talented and highly motivated Principle 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.
Primary Responsibilities
Drive product hardware architecture and help define firmware and software architectures
Design circuits at the schematic level and select components based on given requirements
Oversee board layout development, inspect final layout before production
Utilize development boards and COTS evaluation boards to prove out circuit designs for new technologies
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
Mentor junior engineers in hardware development, debug analysis and problem solving
Support firmware design engineers during development
Work with firmware and software developers to test and integrate products
Qualifications
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 MicroSemi 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
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Desired Skills:
Knowledge of engineering design process, tools, and techniques
Experience with Audio systems, conferencing and distribution of audio data and Audio signal processing
Familiarity with ISO 9000, AS9100, DO-178B, DO-254, MIL-STDs, and other applicable standards
Education and/or Work Experience:
B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering, or equivalent
20+ years of hardware development experience
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.
Salary Range: $175,000 - $195,000
*Due to export control laws and government contract obligations, must be a US Citizen.*
*To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Palomar Products Inc. operations in the U.S. may only employ "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
