Mixed Signal Hardware Engineer
About The Position
The Advanced Radar Research Center (ARRC) is seeking a motivated Mixed-Signal Hardware Engineer to support the design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced radar systems and associated sensing technologies. The position contributes to mixed-signal hardware solutions spanning RF front ends through digitized baseband processing systems, working with multidisciplinary teams of hardware, software, signal-processing, and systems engineers. The role provides hands-on experience across the hardware development lifecycle, from schematic capture and laboratory implementation through integration and field validation, with mentorship from senior technical leaders. The position is primarily on-site because of its emphasis on laboratory integration and hardware testing. The engineer will evaluate hardware performance in laboratory settings and assist with field testing, deployments, and operational troubleshooting. Travel may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or 48 months of related experience in lieu of the degree, for a total of 84 months of related experience.
- 36 months of analog and digital design experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance; employment is contingent upon successful completion of the applicable background investigation.
- The position requires laboratory integration and hardware testing and is primarily on-site.
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering, mixed-signal hardware, or an equivalent combination of academic project work and internships.
- Foundational knowledge of radar, RF, microwave, or remote-sensing concepts.
- Basic understanding of mixed-signal circuit workflows, including analog, digital, or RF subsystems.
- Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium, Allegro, or KiCad and general hardware development workflows.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, or signal generators.
- Introductory exposure to data acquisition systems, high-speed digital interfaces, microcontrollers, or FPGA-based hardware architectures.
- Strong desire to learn, collaborate across disciplines, and translate academic engineering principles into practical hardware solutions.
Responsibilities
- Support analysis, design, development, and integration of advanced radar systems and mixed-signal subsystems.
- Perform schematic capture, assist with PCB layout reviews, and participate in board bring-up under senior engineers’ guidance.
- Conduct basic mixed-signal circuit simulations, analysis, and component-level evaluations to verify radar performance requirements.
- Execute established hardware verification, validation, and acceptance test plans, procedures, and scenarios.
- Participate in real-time system integration, debugging, and performance characterization in laboratory environments using standard test equipment.
- Assist in integrating hardware components with firmware, software, and signal-processing elements into operational radar platforms.
- Document hardware test results, interface specifications, implementation steps, and technical designs.
- Participate in design reviews, prepare basic technical summaries for project stakeholders, and learn from senior engineering staff.
- Assist with field testing, data collection, system deployment, and operational troubleshooting as needed.
Benefits
- Benefits eligible; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
