Hardware Engineer
About The Position
Rincon Research Corporation is seeking a Hardware Engineer to work in a multidisciplinary development environment with engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists. The team develops and fields digital signal processing products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security, including signal processing and geolocation systems. The Hardware Engineer is responsible for circuit design, schematic entry, PCB layout, test development, and manufacturing support. The role follows the company’s Quality Management System, supports design reviews and document/revision controls, collaborates on verification and validation plans and test procedures, and supports manufacturing through planning, new product introduction, and full-rate production. This is an onsite position at RRC’s Tucson, Arizona headquarters.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- At least 5 years of hardware design experience.
- Experience with RF and/or high-speed digital electronics hardware and/or firmware/FPGA design.
- Strong understanding of fundamental electronics principles, including Ohm’s law, transmission lines, and setup and hold analysis.
- Ability to generate schematics for high-performance and mixed-signal circuit boards.
- Ability to implement or guide others in all aspects of PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly processes.
- Strong understanding of circuit board fabrication and assembly, including practical considerations for designing manufacturable electronics.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to understand complex technical specifications and develop detailed design documentation.
- Ability to generate procedures, scripts, and instructions for production and test environments.
- Creative problem-solving skills and ability to multitask.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Knowledge of SDR, GPS, or GNSS/PNT systems.
- Knowledge of the VPX circuit card form factor.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and tools such as Cameo and DOORS.
- Experience ruggedizing electronics for military avionics environments.
- Experience with test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
- Experience with Altium Designer and GitLab.
- Experience with RF and analog circuit design, as well as RF test equipment.
- Working knowledge of high-speed digital interfaces such as PCI Express, DDR SDRAM, high-rate Ethernet, USB3, and JESD 204.
Responsibilities
- Design circuits, enter schematics, develop PCB layouts, develop tests, and support manufacturing.
- Comply with the Quality Management System, including supporting design reviews and using document and revision controls.
- Work with project team members to develop verification and validation plans and test procedures.
- Support manufacturing during planning, new product introduction, and full-rate production.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability.
- Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care.
- Immediate participation and vesting in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan.
- Employer contributions to the ESOP.
- Employer matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan.
- Employer discretionary contributions to the 401(k) Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
