Hardware Engineer
Lexington, KY - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary:
- On-site Hardware Engineer position (local applicants only)
- Security clearance required (active preferred; interim acceptable to start)
- Focus on mixed-signal board design FPGA/SoC systems and hardware testing
- Support and develop spaceflight electrical subsystems (laser communication hardware)
- Design develop and test hardware systems including PCBs processors and peripherals
- Perform schematic capture PCB layout and board bring-up
- Lead and support integration and testing of spaceflight hardware
- Debug complex electrical issues with cross-functional engineering teams (HDL firmware mechanical optical)
- Develop and document test procedures; validate hardware prototypes
- Operate lab equipment (oscilloscope spectrum analyzer signal generator PSU)
- Utilize industry-standard EDA tools (Altium OrCAD Cadence Allegro)
- Work closely with Mechanical and RF teams for system integration
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years experience in hardware design especially mixed-signal systems
- Strong background in FPGA/SoC systems high-speed interfaces clocking and power design
- Proficient in PCB schematic capture and layout
- Hands-on experience with lab testing tools
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Programming experience (Python C C Bash)
- Embedded Linux experience
- Background in aerospace space or defense hardware development
- On-site Hardware Engineer position (local applicants only)
- Security clearance required (active preferred; interim acceptable to start)
- Focus on mixed-signal board design FPGA/SoC systems and hardware testing
- Support and develop spaceflight electrical subsystems (laser communication hardware)
- Design develop and test hardware systems including PCBs processors and peripherals
- Perform schematic capture PCB layout and board bring-up
- Lead and support integration and testing of spaceflight hardware
- Debug complex electrical issues with cross-functional engineering teams (HDL firmware mechanical optical)
- Develop and document test procedures; validate hardware prototypes
- Operate lab equipment (oscilloscope spectrum analyzer signal generator PSU)
- Utilize industry-standard EDA tools (Altium OrCAD Cadence Allegro)
- Work closely with Mechanical and RF teams for system integration
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years experience in hardware design especially mixed-signal systems
- Strong background in FPGA/SoC systems high-speed interfaces clocking and power design
- Proficient in PCB schematic capture and layout
- Hands-on experience with lab testing tools
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Programming experience (Python C C Bash)
- Embedded Linux experience
- Background in aerospace space or defense hardware development