Hardware Engineer

This job is with Encode, Inc a fully owned subsidiary of Lancesoft

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Designs, develops, and tests computer hardware, including computer systems, circuit boards, computer chips, keyboards, routers, and printers. Supervises the manufacturing, production, and installation of the parts. Designs and oversees the production of computer hardware equipment. Tests and re-tests parts to ensure they work properly. Identifies and isolates defects. Designs and develops the software systems that control computers. Designs and tests circuits and other electronic components. Tests work and refine processes. Integrates components into the final design. Evaluates the effectiveness of the design and change if necessary. Generates specifications for parts. Controls the efficiency of processes. Builds, tests and modifies product prototypes. Analyzes information and recommend appropriate hardware to users. Designs support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives. Specifies power supply requirements and configuration. Retrieves data for analysis of system capabilities. Experience with Hardware engineering software (Altium Designer, Orcad, Cadence Allegro) and Electronics tools (soldering irons, magnifiers)
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Qualification Assessment
Must Have
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree
Yes
Design
Hardware Design (schematic capture, layout, routing and initial bring up)
5 years
Electrical/Electronics
Design and evaluation of complex electrical systems
5 years
Programming
Programming Languages (e.g., Perl, Python, C/C++)
3 years
Systems
Experience with Embedded Linux
1 years
Testing
Experience with test equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, emulators, and digital multi-meters
3 years
Testing frameworks and familiarity with debugging tools
5 years
Nice to Have
Design
High Reliability design for Aerospace and Military
0 years
Hardware
Experience designing and implementing communication hardware
0 years
Experience with Xilinx/AMD FPGAs, MPSoCs, and ACAPs
0 years
Software
Mentor DxDesigner/Xpedition
0 years
Proficiency with Altium (printed circuit-board design software).
0 years
Background/Need
The Tactical Edge Communications Group, Group 62 is seeking a Baseband Hardware Design Engineer.
Virtual/Work from Home
Onsite
Other information relevant to the job requirement?
This engineer will support the development and testing of baseband hardware and PCBAs for Tactical Edge Communications. The hardware in question is highly SWaP-C constrained and spans RF to digitization. The first 3-6 months of the role will be primarily in the lab testing and debugging existing hardware, and then the role transitions into more design work for follow-up hardware in different form factors and configurations, so a strong background in design and test are both relevant.

Responsibilities:
- Test and debug of miniature hardware spanning RF front-end, transceivers, SoCs, baseband processors
- Design of communication hardware targeting miniature form-factors
- Writing and support of design validation and test plans
- Collaboration with RF engineers, software engineers, mechanical engineers, and waveform analysts

Required Skills:
- Experience with the part selection, schematic capture, layout, and test of complex mixed-signal boards targeting SoCs or FPGAs with all relevant clocking, power, and high-rate interfaces
- Experience working in desktop and embedded Linux
- Experience with one or more scripting/embedded programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or Bash
- Experience with typical lab equipment including high-speed oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar
- Experience working on cross-disciplinary teams with Mechanical and RF engineers

Nice-to-have:
- Experience designing cost- and size-sensitive baseband hardware for commercial, cellular, or military applications
- Experience with high-reliability design for aerospace and military applications
- Experience with designing for medium-rate production up to 1000s / year
- Understanding of RF communication systems and digital signal processing, and ability to translate these to hardware requirements for sampling data converters, data processing, and RF performance
- Experience with NXP i.MX processors and similar
- Experience with NXP baseband processors
- Experience with Xilinx/AMD FPGAs, MPSoCs, and ACAPs
- Experience with ADI transceivers
- Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition
- Experience with Altium
- Experience with SERDES including PCIe Gen 2+
- Experience with DDR such as LPDDR5

-Interim is sufficient for start.
-Due to the nature of the work, this position is 100% onsite.
-Interview process: initial phone screen and then a second round with a wider group audience. The second round interview is preferred to be onsite for local candidates. If there is a candidate that is relocating, they will entertain a zoom interview.
Level of Effort
Full-Time Basis
Will this position materially impact the conduct or direction of a research program(s)?
No
What level of clearance is required?
Secret

At Encode , we believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Our flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work-life balance ensure that our employees can achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy personal life. Additionally, we provide opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, including professional development programs and access to cutting-edge technologies.
As a cleared facility, we have a particular need for individuals with active Secret or Top Secret clearances. Your expertise and security clearance would be invaluable in supporting our mission-critical projects and ensuring the highest standards of security and compliance.
We would love to discuss how your experience and skills align with our needs and explore potential opportunities with Encode. If you are interested in learning more, please reply to this email with your updated resume and a convenient time for a brief conversation.
Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to the possibility of working together and contributing to your professional journey.