Electronics Hardware Engineering Scientist Associate

$88,500 - $120,000/Yr

The University of Texas System - Austin, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Electronics Hardware Engineering Scientist Associate position at the University of Texas at Austin is a full-time role within the Applied Research Laboratories, specifically in the Advanced Technology Lab (ATL). The primary purpose of this position is to design, test, and document electronics hardware for both large and small systems. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of tasks that include designing embedded systems, circuit-level hardware, and system hardware, which encompasses FPGAs, microcontrollers, computer and network components, as well as power distribution systems. The role requires thorough documentation of designs through schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and simulation results, ensuring that progress is well recorded and communicated. In addition to design responsibilities, the associate will be tasked with incrementally testing, troubleshooting, and verifying hardware performance in various environments, including prototype hardware and in-system integration. The position also involves placing and routing schematic designs to layout circuits over multi-layer bare circuit boards. The associate will be expected to perform other related functions as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the projects within the lab. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline, along with relevant experience in designing digital and analog electronics and embedded firmware development. The role demands proficiency in debugging and testing electronic circuit card assemblies using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and function generators. A dynamic skill set, attention to detail, effective problem-solving abilities, and excellent judgment are essential for success in this position. The candidate must be able to work independently while maintaining a professional demeanor and effectively communicating with various client groups. The position also requires the ability to work under pressure and accept supervision when necessary, with regular and punctual attendance being a must.

Responsibilities

• Design embedded, circuit-level and system hardware, including FPGAs and microcontrollers.
• Document designs through schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and simulation results.
• Incrementally test, troubleshoot, and verify hardware performance in various environments.
• Integrate hardware into large and small systems.
• Place and route schematic designs to layout circuits over multi-layer bare circuit boards.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience designing digital and analog electronics and embedded firmware development.
• Experience with debugging and testing electronic circuit card assemblies using oscilloscopes and function generators.
• Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent judgment and ability to work as a team member without daily supervision.
• US Citizenship and eligibility for government security investigation.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with experience in hardware development.
• Two or more years of professional experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting computers and network systems.
• Experience with developing FPGA firmware in Verilog or VHDL.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with various communication and bus architectures (USB, Ethernet, Fiber Optic, PCIe, etc.) and their cabling requirements.
• Schematic capture and circuit board layout experience of high-speed electronics.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation and sick time