Senior Hardware Design Engineer - PCB

Kforce's client is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer - PCB to design high-speed digital circuits, including schematic capture and PCB layout. The role involves partnering with FPGA firmware engineers, leading prototype testing, and performing various analyses like worst-case and signal integrity. Candidates will collaborate across disciplines to define product requirements and develop test benches, documenting designs and results.

Must Have

• Design high-speed digital circuits, schematic capture, and PCB layout specifications
• Partner with FPGA firmware engineers on electronics, sensors, and actuation systems
• Lead prototype testing, integration, and design verification/validation activities
• Perform worst-case analysis, signal integrity, and power dissipation studies
• Collaborate across disciplines to define product requirements
• Develop test benches and simulations using tools such as Questa/ModelSim
• Document designs, analyses, and results in clear, concise reports
• 6-9+ years of experience in electronics design and development
• 3-5+ years working with modern microprocessors/DSPs, FPGA, memory, A/D and D/A converters, and communication links
• Hands-on experience with lab troubleshooting, board bring-up, and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Expertise in worst-case analysis, timing, signal integrity, and test coverage
• Proficiency in board design/layout tools and digital simulation

Good to Have

• VHDL/Verilog coding experience
• Background in highly regulated Electronics design and development
• Experience in highly regulated environments such as aerospace, defense, medical devices, or consumer electronics
• Experience with Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, or Mentor Graphics (Siemens Xpedition/PADS) for PCB layout and schematic capture

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project)

A fast-growing engineering technology company is seeking a professional to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. This role is 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design high-speed digital circuits, including schematic capture and PCB layout specifications
• Partner with FPGA firmware engineers on electronics, sensors, and actuation systems
• Lead prototype testing, integration, and design verification/validation activities
• Perform worst-case analysis, signal integrity, and power dissipation studies
• Collaborate across disciplines to define product requirements and deliver technical presentations
• Develop test benches and simulations using tools such as Questa/ModelSim
• Document designs, analyses, and results in clear, concise reports

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 6-9+ years of experience in electronics design and development
• 3-5+ years working with modern microprocessors/DSPs, FPGA, memory, A/D and D/A converters, and communication links
• Hands-on experience with lab troubleshooting, board bring-up, and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Expertise in worst-case analysis, timing, signal integrity, and test coverage
• Proficiency in board design/layout tools and digital simulation (e.g., Questa/ModelSim)
• Strong communication skills and ability to produce technical documentation
• Experience with any of the following would be ideal; Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, or Mentor Graphics (Siemens Xpedition/PADS) for PCB layout and schematic capture

Preferred:

• VHDL/Verilog coding experience
• Background in highly regulated Electronics design and development
• Experience in highly regulated environments such as aerospace, defense, medical devices, or consumer electronics

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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