Electronics Design Engineer

About the role

BlackLynx provides next-generation high-performance processing solutions for National Security and commercial applications. As the leading innovator in heterogeneous computing, we are looking for a team player with solid technical skills to join our core processing engineering team. This is an entry to mid-level cross-functional engineering position supporting the development of our processing systems.

The primary responsibilities are the development, testing, and integration of hardware subsystems for our portfolio of processing solutions, which incorporate custom logic designs using FPGAs. The engineer will work closely with hardware and software engineers to ensure designs can be successfully integrated into the larger system.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of hardware subsystems, meeting performance, manufacturability, reliability, schedule, and cost goals.
• Research, select, and procure components for prototyping and test fixtures (boards, enclosures, components, cabling, test equipment, etc.).
• Develop test plans and perform verification testing and systems integration of designs.
• Create documentation for design specifications, test procedures, and test/analysis results.
• Develop, expand, and maintain the capabilities of hardware lab and computing infrastructure as needed to support programs.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience with hardware design, including digital design, common interfaces, analog circuitry, power supply, timing, and synchronization.
• Ability to perform analysis, studies, and trade-offs in support of subsystem specification, hardware, FPGA, and software.
• Experience in architecting or designing and testing platforms for verification on hardware, including developing and writing software for testing (e.g., C, C++, Python).
• Experience with scripting tools and languages such as Make, Tcl, or Python.
• Proficiency in using common lab test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Basic knowledge of RF concepts and ability to work with RF equipment for designing and testing systems with RF interfaces.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field (must be from an accredited college or university). An MSCS/MSEE and/or related job experience would be a plus.
• Active or ability to obtain a DoD clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with schematic entry and printed circuit board design using Altium Designer or equivalent.
• FPGA design experience using Verilog/VHDL, Xilinx development tools, and experience with Xilinx System-on-Chip devices (Zynq MPSoC, Zynq RFSoC FPGAs).
• Experience with software-defined radio (SDR).
• Experience with STM32 microcontrollers and development tools.
• Knowledge of networking and communications systems.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing and waveform implementation.
• Satellite communication experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Paid time off.
• Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $135,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid working policy allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.