Sr. 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.
About the role
Your role will involve developing PCBAs for electro-optical sensors, lasers, batteries, and other components common to spectroscopic instruments.
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 per year.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Bonus & stock options
Schedule
This is a permanent, fully onsite position in Morrisville, NC.