Jr. Hardware Design Engineer

General Micro Systems•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

General Micro Systems is hiring a Jr. Hardware Design Engineer to design and analyze circuits, direct PCB layout, verify prototypes using laboratory instrumentation and PC-based development tools, and support manufacturing introduction and product sustaining. The position works with manufacturing and engineering disciplines including Systems, Software, and Mechanical Engineering. Hardware work may include digital and analog circuits, cabling and interconnects, firmware applications, microprocessor-based board-level design, and real-time embedded multiprocessor design. The role performs the hardware product engineering life cycle and implements product solutions using hardware description languages, CAD, and other tools. The position is on-site, Monday through Friday, on a standard 8 AM–5 PM schedule, with additional hours as necessary and limited travel. The advertised starting salary range is $74,000–$90,000, depending on experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent U.S. residents, or currently authorized to work in the United States full-time without future employment sponsorship. Post-offer applicants must pass a drug screen and, if required, a background investigation and/or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred; alternatively, an Associate degree in Science (or equivalent) and two years of electronic design experience, or at least four years of related work experience.
Experience with full life-cycle development from proof of concept through manufacturing, including digital and analog hardware design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
Must be detail-oriented and able to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work, meet strict deadlines, follow instructions and procedures, and identify and solve problems.
Must complete work accurately and thoroughly and require minimal supervision.
Must demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignments and projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills for interacting with employees and management at all levels.
Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work on-site from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and additional hours as necessary; limited travel is required.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent U.S. resident, or currently authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without future employment sponsorship.
Must pass a post-offer drug screen and, if required, a background investigation and/or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Must meet the physical requirements, including lifting up to 30 pounds, using hands to handle or operate equipment, and regularly walking up and down one flight of stairs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and Xilinx development tools.
Experience with Intel architecture processor design, including Core i7.
Experience with high-speed digital design, including PCI Express Gen 2/3, USB 3, DDR3, and DDR4.
FPGA design experience, including VHDL and Xilinx FPGA.

Responsibilities

Create hardware design solutions, including digital and analog circuit designs, cabling and interconnect designs, firmware applications, microprocessor-based board-level designs, and real-time embedded multiprocessor designs.
Perform the engineering life cycle for hardware product implementation.
Write product functional specifications as directed by Engineering Management.
Implement product solutions and features using a hardware description language, CAD tools, and other required tools.
Perform schematic entry as directed by Engineering Management.
Maintain vendor relationships and recommend necessary parts.
Modify product lines as directed by Engineering Management.
Prepare bills of materials and verify their contents as directed by Engineering Management.
Maintain projected data as specified in applicable procedures.
Create and maintain Engineering Schematic symbol libraries.
Support PCB layout direction, prototype verification, manufacturing introduction, and product sustaining.
Work with manufacturing and System, Software, and Mechanical Engineering teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Accrued vacation of 1–3 weeks annually, based on length of employment.
56 hours of sick leave.
Up to 3 floating holidays for personal observances.
11 company-observed holidays.
Anthem HMO and PPO medical plan options.
50% tuition reimbursement for approved courses after successful completion, subject to requirements.
Anthem HMO and PPO dental plan options.
Anthem vision plan.
Company-paid employee life insurance.
Optional supplemental life insurance.
Optional short- and long-term disability benefits.
401(k) plan.
Growth and advancement opportunities, including encouragement of promotion from within.