{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cf049cbd895e2b4bdc4f1152","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cf049cbd895e2b4bdc4f1152","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cf049cbd895e2b4bdc4f1152","title":"Hardware Systems Engineer","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\r\nHardware Systems Engineer\r\nFull Time Professional Maryland, Hollywood, MD, US\r\n6 days ago Requisition ID: 1008\r\nSalary Range: $120,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually\r\nAbout Company\r\nParraid, LLC is a highly regarded, U.S.-based, technology and engineering company specializing in product solutions for aerospace and ground tactical applications. Our product offerings include telemetry data systems (TDS), deployable tactical communication systems, and net-centric everything over IP products. From expedited acquisition to rapid fielding and execution, our mission-critical solutions enable our customers to transform, evolve, and modernize.\r\nAbout the Role\r\nThe Hardware Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing complex hardware systems that meet rigorous performance, reliability, and cost requirements. This role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers, product managers, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration and functionality of hardware components. The engineer will lead efforts in system-level troubleshooting, validation, and testing to guarantee that hardware solutions comply with industry standards and customer specifications. Additionally, the position requires continuous evaluation of emerging technologies to innovate and improve existing hardware architectures. Ultimately, the Hardware Systems Engineer will deliver robust and scalable hardware solutions that drive the success of the company's products in the competitive marketplace.\r\nRequired Skills and Experience\r\nKnowledge of PCI Express, DDR or other high-speed interfaces, preferably with practical experience.\r\nKnowledge of Ethernet down to the physical layer, preferably with practical experience.\r\nKnowledge of basic serial communication interfaces like I2C and USB, preferably with practical experience.\r\nKnowledge of SoC FPGA design, preferably with practical experience.\r\nExperience with design and debug of HDL coding (VHDL, Verilog/System Verilog) targeting communication signal processing and low latency processing.\r\nGood understanding of practical techniques for noise reduction / control and electrical susceptibility immunity.\r\nSuccessful track record of completed design efforts.\r\nDesired Skills and Experience\r\nExpert knowledge of hardware technologies with 7 years of relevant industry experience.\r\nExperience dealing with timing constraints and closing timing on FPGA designs.\r\nFamiliarity with basic DSP functional blocks such as filtering and FFT.\r\nPreviously performed high-speed signal integrity analysis.\r\nExperience with RF design and debug techniques.\r\nExposure to, and experience with, EMC/EMI and Environmental qualification processes.\r\nScripting capabilities like Python for debug tools and testing.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nDevelop hardware design specifications based on requirements, or concept sketches.\r\nPerform technical planning, circuit level design, implementation, verification, formal Acceptance and Production tests.\r\nPerform system-level analysis through all phases of the product design cycle: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance.\r\nEnsure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.\r\nPerform functional analysis, timing analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition to address customer requirements.\r\nLead and actively participate in hardware design including architecture plan, generation of functional block diagrams, state diagrams, and schematics.\r\nPerform design analysis including circuit modeling and simulation, field programmable gate array (FPGA) simulations, signal integrity modeling, power analysis, failure mode analysis, and manufacturability analysis.\r\nImplementation of the design including oversight of layout, support procurement of first article and debug of the first article build.\r\nWrite and review design, release, and support documentation: design review documents, production manuals, interface control documents, test procedures, etc.\r\nActive coordination with other departments for system integration, software integration, testing, and production throughout the design effort.\r\nSupport co-worker development efforts and solicit assistance when necessary or appropriate.\r\nProvide maintenance support of existing products for adding enhancements, handling parts obsolescence and corrective actions.\r\nExecute tasks in accordance with QMS processes and procedures.\r\nToolsets\r\nProficiency using simulation tools such as Riviera Pro, Active-HDL, Questa, VCS, and MATLAB.\r\nProficiency with FPGA implementation tools such as Quartus Prime and AMD-Xilinx Vivado and Vitis toolsets.\r\nExperience with Cadence, PSPICE, and Microsoft Office.\r\nProficiency with classic hardware lab tools such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and function generators.\r\nJob Type: Full-Time/Regular\r\nYears of Experience: 7+ Years; early to mid-career hardware engineer with telecommunications and/or telemetry data systems background desired\r\nMinimum Level of Education: 4-Year Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) or Master's degree in electrical engineering (MSEE) preferred; a 4-year Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline such as Computer Engineering will also be considered.\r\nSalary Range\r\n$120,000 - $150,000\r\nClearance: Clearance is not required immediately, but the candidate must be able to qualify.\r\nEmployer shared medical, dental and vision insurance\r\nNumerous voluntary benefits to choose from\r\n401(k) Plan\r\nEleven (11) paid holidays\r\nAwesome and rewarding culture\r\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.\r\nApplicants with disabilities may contact Human Resources to request and arrange for accommodations. 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Our product offerings include telemetry data systems (TDS), deployable tactical communication systems, and net-centric everything over IP products. From expedited acquisition to rapid fielding and execution, our mission-critical solutions enable our customers to transform, evolve, and modernize.\r\nAbout the Role\r\nThe Hardware Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing complex hardware systems that meet rigorous performance, reliability, and cost requirements. This role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers, product managers, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration and functionality of hardware components. The engineer will lead efforts in system-level troubleshooting, validation, and testing to guarantee that hardware solutions comply with industry standards and customer specifications. Additionally, the position requires continuous evaluation of emerging technologies to innovate and improve existing hardware architectures. Ultimately, the Hardware Systems Engineer will deliver robust and scalable hardware solutions that drive the success of the company's products in the competitive marketplace.\r\nRequired Skills and Experience\r\nKnowledge of PCI Express, DDR or other high-speed interfaces, preferably with practical experience.\r\nKnowledge of Ethernet down to the physical layer, preferably with practical experience.\r\nKnowledge of basic serial communication interfaces like I2C and USB, preferably with practical experience.\r\nKnowledge of SoC FPGA design, preferably with practical experience.\r\nExperience with design and debug of HDL coding (VHDL, Verilog/System Verilog) targeting communication signal processing and low latency processing.\r\nGood understanding of practical techniques for noise reduction / control and electrical susceptibility immunity.\r\nSuccessful track record of completed design efforts.\r\nDesired Skills and Experience\r\nExpert knowledge of hardware technologies with 7 years of relevant industry experience.\r\nExperience dealing with timing constraints and closing timing on FPGA designs.\r\nFamiliarity with basic DSP functional blocks such as filtering and FFT.\r\nPreviously performed high-speed signal integrity analysis.\r\nExperience with RF design and debug techniques.\r\nExposure to, and experience with, EMC/EMI and Environmental qualification processes.\r\nScripting capabilities like Python for debug tools and testing.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nDevelop hardware design specifications based on requirements, or concept sketches.\r\nPerform technical planning, circuit level design, implementation, verification, formal Acceptance and Production tests.\r\nPerform system-level analysis through all phases of the product design cycle: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance.\r\nEnsure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.\r\nPerform functional analysis, timing analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition to address customer requirements.\r\nLead and actively participate in hardware design including architecture plan, generation of functional block diagrams, state diagrams, and schematics.\r\nPerform design analysis including circuit modeling and simulation, field programmable gate array (FPGA) simulations, signal integrity modeling, power analysis, failure mode analysis, and manufacturability analysis.\r\nImplementation of the design including oversight of layout, support procurement of first article and debug of the first article build.\r\nWrite and review design, release, and support documentation: design review documents, production manuals, interface control documents, test procedures, etc.\r\nActive coordination with other departments for system integration, software integration, testing, and production throughout the design effort.\r\nSupport co-worker development efforts and solicit assistance when necessary or appropriate.\r\nProvide maintenance support of existing products for adding enhancements, handling parts obsolescence and corrective actions.\r\nExecute tasks in accordance with QMS processes and procedures.\r\nToolsets\r\nProficiency using simulation tools such as Riviera Pro, Active-HDL, Questa, VCS, and MATLAB.\r\nProficiency with FPGA implementation tools such as Quartus Prime and AMD-Xilinx Vivado and Vitis toolsets.\r\nExperience with Cadence, PSPICE, and Microsoft Office.\r\nProficiency with classic hardware lab tools such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and function generators.\r\nJob Type: Full-Time/Regular\r\nYears of Experience: 7+ Years; early to mid-career hardware engineer with telecommunications and/or telemetry data systems background desired\r\nMinimum Level of Education: 4-Year Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) or Master's degree in electrical engineering (MSEE) preferred; a 4-year Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline such as Computer Engineering will also be considered.\r\nSalary Range\r\n$120,000 - $150,000\r\nClearance: Clearance is not required immediately, but the candidate must be able to qualify.\r\nEmployer shared medical, dental and vision insurance\r\nNumerous voluntary benefits to choose from\r\n401(k) Plan\r\nEleven (11) paid holidays\r\nAwesome and rewarding culture\r\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.\r\nApplicants with disabilities may contact Human Resources to request and arrange for accommodations. 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