Principal Hardware Design Engineer

DeWinter Group; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Principal Hardware Design Engineer to lead innovative projects in the electric power sector. This role involves designing and developing cutting-edge testing instruments, focusing on analog circuit design and FPGA development. With a strong emphasis on small signal measurement and digital signal processing, you will collaborate with software engineers to refine system interfaces. If you have a passion for transforming technical possibilities into practical solutions and possess extensive experience in instrumentation, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in analog circuit design focused on instrumentation.
• Familiarity with FPGA development and various simulation tools.
• Ability to lead design verification and testing of completed designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop design specifications for hardware and enhancements.
• Innovate new product features and run simulations to evaluate designs.
• Lead design verification and participate in project team meetings.

Skills

Analog Circuit Design

Microprocessor Designs

FPGA Development (Verilog)

Signal Filtering Topologies

Digital Signal Processing Techniques

System Integration

Debugging and Board Bring-up

Design Verification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

PSIM

ModelSim

Xilinx ISE Vivado

Altera Quartus

Schematic Capture Tool

Job description

We are seeking Principal Hardware Design Engineer who will be responsible for participating in
the research, design and development of instruments for testing in the electric power generation,
transmission and distribution industry. This person should have some familiarity in the following areas: Microprocessor designs, FPGA
development (Verilog), analog measurement, analog filtering, digital filtering, A/D
implementations, current and voltage amplifiers.We are looking for someone who has
significant design strengths in small signal measurement, signal filtering topologies, and
instrumentation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
? Help bring new technologies into product architectures as solutions to the implementation
of the product.
? Innovate new product features based on ability to transform technical possibilities into
practical realities.
? Develop design specifications for hardware design and enhancements.
? Develop schematics.
? Run simulations, where appropriate, to evaluate designs.
? Supervision of board layouts.
? Effectively develop timelines for assigned work.
? Debug and bring-up of new boards.
? Work with software engineers to refine interfaces between different assemblies.
? System integration and development in team environment.
? Lead Design verification and testing of the completed design.
? Participate in project team meetings.
? This employee will be a member of design teams that will review all decisions as a
whole.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
? Minimum of 15 years of experience in analog circuit design with a focus on
instrumentation.
? Familiarity with Microprocessor designs, FPGA development (Verilog), analog
measurement, analog filtering, digital filtering, A/D implementations.
? Design Experience with power amplifiers and switch mode power electronics (DC/DC,
DC/AC)
? Familiarity with various simulation tools (SPICE, PSIM, ModelSim).
? Ability to provide constructive feedback and insights on others’ designs.
? Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications.
? Ability to independently plan and organize one’s own activities.
? Significant Experience with small signal measurements, and digital signal processing
techniques.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (Not Required):
? Experience with power amplifiers.
? Familiarity with Xilinx or Altera FPGA development tools (ISE Vivado/Quartus).
? Familiarity with a schematic capture tool and layout tool.
? Basic knowledge of Linux and firmware development (C/C++).
? Basic experience with PC software and tool development.
? Familiarity with MATLAB and one of the SPICE equivalents.

EDUCATION:
? Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

DeWinter Group and Maris Consultingis an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We post pay scales which are based on our client pay ranges. DeWinter, Maris, and our clients have the right to modify the requirements of the role which can impact the pay ranges posted.