Digital Design Engineer

Actalent•Germantown, WI

33d•$60 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Hardware Engineer to design and route NXP i.MX-based System-on-Modules (SOMs) and Single-Board Computers (SBCs) that incorporate complex high-speed interfaces. The role requires designing, routing, and bringing up complex embedded boards, ensuring they are production-ready for IoT and wireless embedded solutions. Remote flexibility 2-3 days/week.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Altium Designer for schematic and routing.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Proven experience in designing embedded SOM/SBC hardware, particularly with NXP i.MX.
Strong understanding of high-speed design, impedance control, EMC, and power regulation.
Familiarity with communication buses such as USB, Ethernet, SPI, I²C, LVDS, and SDIO.
Excellent documentation and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IoT or wireless product design.
Hands-on experience with board bring-up and debugging.
Experience with compliance and validation testing.

Responsibilities

Complete lifecycle PCB schematic capture and layout in Altium Designer.
Route high-speed digital signals and memory interfaces including DDR, eMMC, HDMI, USB, Ethernet, and LVDS.
Design and validate power distribution networks and ensure signal integrity.
Collaborate with software, mechanical, and test teams for board bring-up and verification.
Generate and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs), design documentation, and PCB fabrication packages.
Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Testing (DFT) reviews, and participate in design reviews.