R&D Embedded Design Engineer

Car Keys Express • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

Deliver advanced engineering solutions through the integration of mixed-signal, microprocessor-based, and FPGA-based hardware subsystems. The role also includes significant involvement in algorithm development and encryption research. A significant portion of the employee’s role will involve researching new technologies and applying those insights to the development of new products. They bring a strong engineering background and the ability to address complex problems quickly and effectively. As an Embedded Design Engineer, they are expected to have experience across a wide range of microprocessor-based development platforms, with particular expertise in resource-constrained systems where efficiency and optimization are critical.

Requirements

• Design, analysis, and implementation of communications protocols in Radio Frequency (RF) devices, and/or common automotive data buses
• Schematic capture and PCB layout for internal development boards and production products
• Experience with reverse engineering processes and procedures
• Software development experience for embedded systems
• Experience in serial communication protocols e.g., I2C, SPI, UART etc.
• Knowledge of cryptography, including stream and block ciphers, hashing algorithms, and pseudo-random number generation
• Logic design experience, preferably with familiarity in VHDL or Verilog modeling
• Ability to design and develop test/programming fixtures, including necessary hardware/software interfaces
• BS/MS degrees in electrical, electronics, or computer engineering.
• At least 3-4 years of industry experience that demonstrates success delivering embedded projects
• Mixed-signal design and analysis skills (board or ASIC level)
• Experience in qualifying products through all phases of FCC certification
• C, C++, Python, or Labview software development experience
• Experience on a broad range of computing platforms
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with applying artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to improve embedded system efficiency and optimize development processes is desirable

Responsibilities

• Perform R&D tasks which lead to the development of future products or embedded subsystems.
• Development of desktop or mobile applications to perform engineering analysis or develop customized production tools.
• Develop desktop and mobile applications for engineering analysis and customized production tools.
• Train and mentor employees in reverse engineering techniques and procedures.
• Apply reverse engineering tools and methods to identify key functions and processes in integrated circuits, board-level systems, and embedded software.
• Contribute to team-based problem solving and project planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level