Hardware Engineer

SECO USA; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work location

Job summary

SECO USA, based in Rockville, MD, seeks a senior electronics engineer to design rugged handheld embedded systems. You will lead design from concept through production, focusing on analog/digital circuitry, embedded architecture, FPGA/CPLD, and mixed-signal verification.

Qualifications include a EE degree and 8+ years in hardware design, with experience in high-speed PCB design, CAD tools like Xpedition and Altium, and ITAR eligibility. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE.
• 8+ years in electronic circuit design.
• Experience with microprocessor-based high-speed PCB design and CAD tools.
• Familiarity with test bench equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Eligibility to work on ITAR projects (US person).

Responsibilities

• Design, verify, and document systems and components for rugged handheld electronics.
• Capture customer requirements and define hardware solutions, and test/verification plans.
• Use CAD tools for schematic capture; perform timing and signal integrity simulations.
• Create net rules and routing constraints; work with layout engineers for PCB fabrication files.
• Design and simulate digital logic for FPGA/CPLD using vendor tools.
• Evaluate, select, and model electronic components to meet project requirements.
• Test and validate hardware; participate in production testing and MIL-Spec certification.
• Interface with mechanical, software, systems, supply chain, and sales to manage tradeoffs.

Skills

Embedded system design

Circuit design

Schematic capture

FPGA/CPLD

PCB CAD tools

Timing/signal integrity

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE

Tools

Xpedition

Altium CAD tools

Keysight ADS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

SECO USA is seeking an energetic, highly-motivated individual with excellent engineering skills for a challenging and rewarding position designing single board computers for embedded electronics applications. The successful candidate should have a strong working knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, embedded system architecture, schematic capture with PCB CAD tools, FPGA and CPLD logic design, and be eager to learn about new technologies in the world of embedded electronics.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Design, verify, and document systems and components for rugged handheld electronics, from concept through production.
• Capture customer requirements and define hardware solutions, and test and verification plans to meet customer specifications.
• Use CAD tools for schematic capture. Perform timing and signal integrity simulation.
• Create net rules and routing constraints, and work with the placement and layout engineers to create PCB fabrication files.
• Design and simulate digital logic for programmable logic devices, (FPGA, CPLD) utilizing vendor
• Evaluate, select, and create models for electronic components to meet project requirements.
• Test and validate developed hardware, and participate in production testing, safety, EMC, and MIL-Spec certification.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, software, systems, supply chain, sales) to manage electronic design and manufacturing tradeoffs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in EE
• 8+ years in related electronic circuit design experience
• Experience with microprocessor based high-speed PCB design and CAD tools
• Familiarity with a variety of test bench equipment
• Strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Eligibility to work on ITAR projects (US person)

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with:

• Xpedition, Altium CAD tools
• Keysight ADS simulation tools
• FPGA development tools and Verilog or VHDL
• ARM and x86 microprocessor and microcontroller designs
• Design verification, testing and documentation
• US citizenship

** About SECO USA**

SECO USA is a leading designer of embedded systems and custom portable electronics for the military, medical, vending, gaming, and industrial markets. Our expertise in design, manufacturing and product testing helps our customers get to market faster and at lower cost with a custom solution that meets 100% of their requirements.

Come join our growing engineering team, with a culture that revolves around employee development and empowerment, in Rockville, MD, just outside of Washington DC. You will work on a wide range of challenging projects alongside our staff of experienced professionals as we execute our mandate to rapidly grow our business. Visit our website to see more information about our products and capabilities. Competitive compensation package and benefits offered.

Company Description

SECO USA is a leading designer of embedded systems and custom electronics for the military, medical, and industrial markets. As an arm of the global SECO Group with headquarters in Arezzo, Italy, our team of electrical, software, mechanical, and system engineers in Rockville, MD (just outside of Washington, DC) serves a wide variety of clients throughout the US and Canada.

Come join our growing engineering team, with a culture that revolves around employee development and empowerment. You will work on a wide range of challenging projects alongside our staff of experienced professionals. Visit our website to see more information about our products and capabilities. Competitive compensation package, benefits, and hybrid office/remote work location offered.

Company Description

SECO USA is a leading designer of embedded systems and custom electronics for the military, medical, and industrial markets. As an arm of the global SECO Group with headquarters in Arezzo, Italy, our team of electrical, software, mechanical, and system engineers in Rockville, MD (just outside of Washington, DC) serves a wide variety of clients throughout the US and Canada. Come join our growing engineering team, with a culture that revolves around employee development and empowerment. You will work on a wide range of challenging projects alongside our staff of experienced professionals. Visit our website to see more information about our products and capabilities. Competitive compensation package, benefits, and hybrid office/remote work location offered.