Senior Hardware Engineer Framingham Area, MA 6-month contract with extensions
Responsibilities:
Responsible for architectural oversight on some product development.
Innovate new product features based on ability to transform technical possibilities into practical realities.
Develop design specifications for hardware design and enhancements.
Develop schematics.
Run simulations, where appropriate, to evaluate designs.
Effectively develop time-lines for assigned work.
Debug and bring-up of new boards.
Work with software engineers to refine interfaces between different assemblies.
System integration and development in team environment.
Troubleshoot test equipment problems.
Participate in development programs that may include contracting houses.
Specification and development of board test fixtures.
Participate in project team meetings.
Some amount of maintenance of existing products is required. From part obsolescence to new features.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering required.
Required Experience:
Minimum of 5-7 years experience in circuit design and circuit layout.
Familiarity with Microprocessor designs, FPGA development (Verilog), analog measurement, analog filtering, digital filtering, A/D implementations, control and power amplifiers.
Familiarity with various simulation tools (SPICE, PSIM, ModelSim).
An understanding of signal integrity concepts.
Preferred Experience:
Basic knowledge of Linux and firmware development (C/C++).
Basic experience with PC software and tool development.
Familiarity with MATLAB.
Familiarity with Xilinx FPGA development tools (ISE and Vivado).
Familiarity with Mentor Graphics DXDesigner schematic capture tool and Cadence Allegro layout tool.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of design for EMC compliance.
Ability to provide constructive feedback and insights on others’ designs.
Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications.
Ability to independently plan and organize one’s own activities.