Hardware Engineer

Hardware Engineer

Requirements

• Prior experience in designing products using Intel, AMD, ARM, and MIPS processors
• Knowledge of high-speed PCB design process (both front and back end) including design rules and design flow
• Proficiency in PCB design Tools (such as Orcad, Hyperlynx, Hspice, Allegro and Timing Designer)
• Analytical skills for device selection and prototyping
• Proficiency in data analysis/presentation tools such as MS word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• Ability to prepare key deliverables such as BOMs, quotes, schematics, design/test files, component requests/qualification, ECOs, etc.
• Intimate knowledge of the PCI, SPI, and I2C standards
• Knowledge of 802.3 Ethernet standards and experience designing products with high-speed interfaces (from both a hardware and software perspective)
• Knowledge of wireless 802.11 standards
• Knowledge and experience in designing products with security features – such as TPMs, TRNG, etc.
• Hands-on with equipment and techniques for collecting SI data
• Working knowledge of proper techniques for doing timing analysis on boards in the lab
• Knowledge of In Circuit Test (ICT)
• Short/Open Measurements and Testability for all discrete devices
• Digital/Analog tests and measurements
• Boundary scan testing (JTAG)
• Working knowledge of issues related to Electromigration, ESD, Thermal Profiling, PCB fabrication and Assembly
• Working knowledge of programming software such as C and PERL
• Ability to read and understand the code written in C
• Ability to write small scripts in PERL to automate everyday tasks and processes that are repetitive
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers
• Motivation and desire for teamwork and qualities of leadership
• Taking the initiative, leading by example and resolving conflicts diplomatically

Responsibilities

• Design hardware architecture and develop security appliances from specification through to mass production
• Research and select parts for hardware design
• Conduct low-level design analysis & simulation
• Provide guidelines and instructions for PCB designs
• Interface with manufacturing/operations group to optimize price/performance of product
• Lead by example and set high standards for junior engineers and the team
• Work closely with internal groups such as Mechanical, Doc Control, Operation, QA, and Software, as well as External Vendors, Distributors, Fab Houses, and Assembly House in support for product development

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.