We are seeking a PCB Hardware Design Engineer to participate in the design, development, and testing of FPGA-based signal processing systems for defense applications.
Key responsibilities:
Designing signal processing boards using Xilinx RFSoC Gen3 with integrated high-speed ADC/DAC.Developing schematics and multi-layer PCB layouts in compliance with VPX military/industrial standards.Integrating high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, JESD204B/C, PCIe, UART, USB, CAN, I2C, RS422, RAM, and Flash memory.Designing power architecture, including power trees and power supply circuits for FPGA systems (Power Management, Switching Regulators, LDOs, etc.).Creating and managing BOMs, and working with manufacturers to ensure product quality and fabrication/assembly readiness.Collaborating closely with system, FPGA, embedded software, and mechanical teams to ensure cohesive design integration.Participating in board bring-up, signal validation, performance evaluation, and debugging using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs.Supporting final system integration, field testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
3 years of experience required
No management responsibility