Hardware Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly proficient Hardware Design Engineer to join our innovative, close-knit product development group. You will be instrumental in creating next-generation Raman, spectroscopy, and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) solutions. Work alongside leading researchers to revolutionize fields such as healthcare, security, food security, environmental monitoring, and materials development & processing.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain PCB schematics using Altium and generate orderable packages.
• Utilize SPICE and other simulation tools to validate circuit performance before production.
• Lead internal multi-disciplinary reviews to resolve electro-mechanical issues.
• Oversee the bring-up of new boards, including power and timing validation.
• Analyze signal timing and waveforms using oscilloscopes and other lab instruments.
• Collaborate with firmware and FPGA engineers on pin assignment and configuration.
• Work with PCB layout engineers on component placement and routing review.
• Support regulatory testing for standards such as IEC EMC and emissions, and FCC Part 15/18 emissions.
• Recommend components and connectors to meet operational product requirements.
• Assist manufacturing with electrical issues in product assembly and customer RMAs.
• Contribute to other aspects of company development as needed.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience with Altium or comparable PCB design tool.
• Proficiency in digital and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and similar laboratory tools.
• Experience with revision-control systems such as Git, BitBucket, and Allspice.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with soldering, board inspection, and rework.
• Familiarity with firmware or scripting tools such as Python.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Work Environment

The position is on-site in Morrisville, North Carolina (Raleigh/Durham’s Research Triangle). Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. Enjoy a fast-paced development environment with a positive collaborative atmosphere. The company offers flexibility in your schedule, profit-sharing, and opportunities for career development. Benefit from a small company culture with minimal red tape, backed by the stability of a large multinational instrumentation company.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $170,000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Bonus & stock options

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully onsite position in Raleigh, NC.