Hardware Engineering M

Job Title
Are you a self-starter? Do you have an analytical approach to challenges? Do you enjoy solving problems with an innovative and detail-oriented approach?
Annapolis Micro Systems, Inc. is seeking a self motivated and creative individual to expand our world class team. We are looking for an engineer willing to learn and grow with our company. Our multifaceted high-performance computing products circuits at incredibly dense levels enabling technology that leads the industry. We want you to help design and push our current and future products to an even higher level!
Enjoy the benefits of working for a small privately held company with on-site hardware and software design, as well as on-site manufacturing and test. The close coupling of all aspects of design and production under one roof allows us to create products and systems at a rapid pace while maintaining the highest possible quality. The opportunity to interact with other departments on a daily basis provides a first-rate opportunity to further develop your career as you diversify your experiences.
Our small company environment provides a friendly and exciting atmosphere. We are continually designing new and innovative products, which fosters an extremely fast paced environment. Annapolis Micro Systems knows there is no substitute for engineering superiority, and prides itself on creating world class products.
Responsibilities

Product Definition, Design, Verification & Validation
Analyze Customer Requirements for Product Definition
Define Product Requirements
Generate Product Specifications
Develop Prototype Plans
Perform Design Validation of Prototype Circuits as well as new full designs in the laboratory

PCB Schematic Design
Create and verify symbols
Hierarchical / Reusable designs
Integration of ADCs and DACs with FPGAs, including LVDS and JESD204 based convertors
RF Circuits including single ended to differential conversion and impedance matching networks
Power Supplies (linear and switching)
Phase Locked Loop (PLLs)
Clock Distribution and Synchronization

PCB Design Support
Constraint Definition (Length Matching, Controlled Impedance, etc)
RF Keepout Definition
Routing plans and implementation
Generate and approve stackups
Crosstalk simulations
Power Distribution System Simulation
Backdrilling Definition

Provide Network analysis of circuits
Generate documentation to enable Firmware and Software Teams to enable and test hardware functionality
Generate and Implement Product Test Plans
Operate in a team environment to develop COTS solutions designed with the end user in mind
Generate and maintain BOMs and assembly drawings to support purchasing and manufacturing
Utilize Laboratory Test Equipment, including:
Multi-Meters
Oscilloscopes
Spectrum Analyzers
Network Analyzers
Signal Source Analyzers
RF Signal Generators

Collaborate with other design teams including HW, SW, FW, Mechanical, Purchasing and Manufacturing
Effectively communicate and present designs to customers
Requirements

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience Designing, Building, and/or Modeling RF Circuits and/or Associated Signal Processing Hardware. (1-10GHz required, 10GHz+ desired)
• Experience with high speed (5GSps+) ADC and DAC circuits, including signal conditioning and low phase noise clock distribution techniques
• Experience with RF Measurement Equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Signal Generators, etc)
• Experience with General Electronics Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, Multi-meters, etc)
• Experience with simulation software (Ansys HFSS preferred)
• Experience with grounding and shielding techniques
• U.S. Citizenship

In compliance with local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $100,000/yr to $175,000/yr; however, Annapolis Micro Systems considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.