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This role supports projects at all lifecycle stages, encompassing R&D (the majority focus), proven designs that are being productized and released, and fielded products.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nExecute technical concepts, strategies, and plans quickly and work with general supervision.\nThe Engineer is required to collaborate with Electrical Computer Aided Design (ECAD) group, software engineering, mechanical engineering and manufacturing groups.\nA broad knowledge base is desired as circuit board designs encompass high-speed digital, analog, and high power designs. Knowledge of RF design is a plus.\nIt is required to perform design reviews (requirements, preliminary design, schematic, layout, test plan) throughout the design cycle with the program stakeholders and independent reviewers.\nThe Engineer must be capable of reading through datasheets and managing design trade studies in a dynamic engineering environment.\nExperience with developing thorough design requirements and verification methodologies is required.\nIt is required to understand test methods and techniques to ensure quality builds. Familiarity with DFx (fabrication, assembly, test & rework) is a plus.\nThe expectation of this position is to validate conformity to design standards and specifications with the use of test equipment or analysis.\nThe Engineer must be familiar with using lab equipment such as signal generators, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, etc.\nGrasp, understand, and correlate many pieces of a complex system concurrently and be able to identify, construct, document, and troubleshoot dependencies, relationships, and logical processes in a clear, organized, methodical manner.\nElectrical CAD experience for schematic capture is required. Experience with PADS and/or Altium is considered a plus.\nFamiliarity with IPC Library standards is desired.\nUnderstanding of high-speed routing techniques to preserve signal integrity is desired.\nThe use of simulation tools such as Siemens HyperLynx or Ansys HFSS is a plus.\nProficiency with Gerber viewers is a plus.\nCapable of being a team player and contributing to the success of the organization.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills enabling efficient communication with other engineers, program stakeholders, fabricators, contract manufacturers, and customers.\nSkilled in via structures, PCB laminates, and PCB construction is a plus.\nThe job scope while primarily Engineering design may also include parts kitting, BOM management, component procurement, drawing updates/releases, integration support, and troubleshooting.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a Bachelors degree, Masters degree or PhD in Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a Bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a Masters degree. 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