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    Digital Hardware Engineer IV - Carlsbad, United States - FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

    FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES
    FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES Carlsbad, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    About Us:

    Frontgrade is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time. Are you looking to be part of the Space Evolution? Where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team

    Responsibilities:
    YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Design AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies and related hardware for RF amplifiers and electronic systems.
    • Understand Noise behavior in microwave devices and power conditioners and the selection of the correct topology of DC circuitry to obtain optimal Noise Figure and Phase Noise.
    • Understand and be able to develop various switch mode voltage convertor topologies including buck, boost, sepic, flyback, half-bridge, and full-bridge architectures.
    • Develop and implement EMI/EMC compliant designs including EMI filters and shielding.
    • Develop firmware & digital circuits for power amplifiers and other electronics which could include FPGAs, CPLDs, DSPs, processors, high speed data convertors, signal conditioning, and power conversion circuits. Prepare VHDL and C/C# code as required to meet commitments of the Company.
    • Advanced experience with PADS/C development/C# development and advanced FPGA development skills.
    • Full understanding of relevant MIL level specifications such as MIL-STD-461G.
    • Understand System Impacts and/or Trades between various DC/digital implementations with RF and Mechanical design aspects considered.
    • Able to work/negotiate with the other team members and customers on design trades.
    • Understand control theory of RF devices and how to apply it to make proper decisions in the early design phase of a project.
    • Leads and reviews development of embedded code and PC graphical user interfaces written in C and Visual C#.
    • Lead or provide guidance through all phases of a projects life cycle, including system architecture design, schematic creation, parts selection, advise design engineers during PCB layout, firmware development, system integration, system verification and transitioning projects to other engineering teams or the manufacturing department.
    • Capable of applying lean design techniques to produce efficient, low cost, and easily manufacturable electronic modules and systems.
    • Assist in meeting project scheduled milestones and present and/or discuss design issues during TIMs, PDR, CDR and any other customer meetings as required.
    • Support technical input and writeups for proposals.
    • Perform Detailed Design Reviews for all process gates in assigned technical area to ensure the technical success of all new and modified designs.
    • Ensure Design Trades within Technical Area are appropriate and weighed against technical, schedule and cost aspects to include Design to Unit Production Cost (DTUPC) targets.
    • Identify new customer and/or vendor requests and be able to infer potential technical impacts to original SOW and/or spec and documents these requests for Project Manager/Project Engineer to address potential cost and schedule implications.
    • Communicate effectively using both oral and written communication during internal design reviews, and confidently answer questions and provide expertise on the subject.
    • Interact with Project Engineers and Project Managers to inform them of project status and aid in project timeline planning.
    • Create test methods for engineering and production validation and verification.
    • Provide engineering support to the test and production departments, as required.
    • Assist with legacy design issues and ensure adequate resolution as required.
    • Maintain current and accurate design records, including regularly using the company firmware repository and releasing documents and firmware.
    • Assist in the appropriate selection of electronics parts and resolving obsolescence issues.
    • Ensure that the Hardware Engineering department meets the needs of internal and external customers and help identify deficiencies.
    • Leads or sets the direction for work by technicians and designers.
    • Provide expertise by assisting in the formulation, development, and implementation of operating strategies and policies.
    • Assist in the mentoring of other Hardware Engineers within the department by training other engineers on new material, peer reviewing existing work, and guiding through troubleshooting efforts.
    • Ensure Lessons Learned are appropriately captured, reviewed, and accommodated for in design activities for responsible Technical Area.
    Qualifications:
    HOW TO SUCCEED To join us youll need: Minimum Requirements:
    • Eight (8) years or more of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
    • Security clearance is required or the ability to obtain one.
    • This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • MS Office, (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio), Internet Software, MATLAB, schematic capture programs, PCB Layout, Spice Circuit Simulation, or equivalent programs.

    Salary Range: $133, $170,149.00 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

    Employment Transparency:
    BENEFITS We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits from day one. Youll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level and beyond. Other benefits include:
    • Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
    • Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
    • Career Opportunity and Growth
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Student Loan Repayment
    • Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
    • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

    *Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.

    ABOUT Frontgrade

    Frontgrade is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER At Frontgrade we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email

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