Staff Hardware Engineer

PDW • Quinte West, ON

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About The Position

Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Staff Hardware Engineer to join our team, contributing to the next wave of system and tool development for our upcoming product lines. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting in architectural design, parts selection, validation test design, and overseeing hardware and software development cycles for a variety of sUAS systems. The ideal candidate will thrive working in an innovative and fast-paced work environment, have excellent critical thinking skills, and play a pivotal role in assisting in architectural design, parts selection, validation test design, and overseeing hardware and software development cycles for a variety of sUAS systems.

Requirements

• Strong skills in Altium Designer, including schematic drafting, PCB layout, draftsman fabrication and assembly notes, and manufacturing outputs.
• Expert level knowledge of electronic hardware and system design.
• Very strong experience with MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, Gigabit Ethernet, and other high-speed signals with the skillset to implement these signals including controlled impedance design, length matching, and transmission line design.
• Knowledge of common communication buses; such as I2C, CAN, Serial, and SPI – along with their debugging procedures.
• Very strong experience in analog circuit design with a focus on power electronics.
• Extensive experience with designing PCB stack ups and design constraints to optimize for power distribution, noise reduction, and manufacturability.
• Hands on lab experience with electrical engineering lab measurement tools and adept soldering skills.
• Candidates with experience in UAV aircrafts, robotics development, and/or hobby drones will be given special consideration.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, including Project.
• 7+ years professional hardware engineering experience and a bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with experience in UAV aircrafts, robotics development, and/or hobby drones will be given special consideration.

Responsibilities

• Perform Hardware design tasks such as schematic capture, schematic review, PCB layout, PCB layout review, architecture design and parts selection.
• Work together with the Hardware Engineering team to develop trajectories for our hardware projects.
• Take ownership of multi-board systems and coordinate engineering design between multiple engineers working PCB assemblies.
• Closely coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure that mechanical and software requirements are met.
• Collaborate with manufacturers to quote, fabricate, and assemble PCB assemblies.
• Develop testing criteria, plans, and test fixtures for design verification and production certification.
• Generate engineering-grade reports, perform part cost analysis, and define part performance measurement criteria.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of process improvements.
• Collaborate with a strong engineering team and company stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship to more junior engineers to grow their effectiveness in their trade.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL location.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees