Hardware Engineer

Apolis - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Senior

Phoenix, AZ

Accommodation

About the position

The Hardware Engineer position involves designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex systems that incorporate FPGA, microprocessor, and DSP components. The role emphasizes high-speed interfaces and compliance with SOSA standards, focusing on RF and Microwave applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug systems with complex FPGA, microprocessor, and DSP components, including high-speed data interfaces like Ethernet, PCIe, USB, LVDS, SERDES.
• Perform board-level debugging of hardware and FPGA, identifying and resolving issues related to high-speed interfaces, power integrity, and signal integrity.
• Ensure hardware systems comply with SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) standards.
• Analyze and understand FPGA schematics and glue logic, coordinating with FPGA engineers to address board-level issues.
• Collaborate closely with software and systems engineers for seamless integration, while managing hardware development projects.
• Create and execute test plans, perform root cause analysis, and conduct thorough testing of electronic circuits and systems.
• Utilize hardware tools, testing equipment, and programming tools to validate designs and resolve issues.
• Manage the entire circuit card design lifecycle, including requirements capture, schematic design, component selection, signal integrity analysis, simulations, and thermal analysis.
• Stay informed on emerging high-speed digital design technologies and apply innovations to improve system designs.

Requirements

• Experience in FPGA design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, USB, LVDS, and SERDES.
• Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting hardware systems.
• Experience with schematic design and PCB layout.
• Familiarity with simulation tools for circuit design and analysis.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with RF and Microwave applications.
• Knowledge of SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) standards.
• Familiarity with DSP components and their integration.