RF Embedded & FPGA Digital Design Engineer

Dover Corporation; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; Full time

Job description

Digital Design Engineer – West Chester, OH

MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA; West Chester, OH; Salisbury, MD; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.

As a Digital Design Engineer at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by developing and maintaining digital control systems for RF interference mitigation products.

Primary Responsibilities

• Embedded C/C++ coding, compiling, debugging, and integration with digital hardware.
• Develop embedded control algorithms, architecture, and code.
• FPGA/CPLD design and VHDL coding, simulation, and synthesis for embedded applications.
• Design schematics containing programmable logic, microcontrollers, analog, digital I/O, and standard interfaces (e.g., LVDS, USB, Ethernet, RS‑485) and DC/DC converters.
• Integral involvement in all phases of hardware and firmware development, including digital control module design, architecture, coding, simulation, module testing, system testing, firmware verification/validation, and production support.
• Test firmware for compliance with requirements, verifying functionality and performance using Pole/Zero hardware and commercial equipment such as in‑circuit emulators, logic analyzers, mixed‑signal oscilloscopes, network and spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in embedded firmware development using C/C++ & Assembly language for microcontrollers.
• Experience in FPGA/CPLD design and VHDL/Verilog coding for embedded applications.
• Experience developing analog and digital electronic systems.
• Proficiency at solving problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to embedded control.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug hardware control issues.
• Ability to define critical project criteria to ensure timely completion.
• Ability to draw solutions from formal training and experience.
• Ability to work independently and within a tight‑knit team environment.
• Ability to follow company procedures and work instructions.
• Experience in an RF/analog hardware environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with embedded control design and coding for the defense industry is highly desirable.
• Experience with Agile software development and Git is desirable.
• Experience with signal processing is a plus.
• Familiarity with requirements management and verification.
• Familiarity with MS Office programs—Excel, Word, Visio.
• Familiarity with layout tools—like PADs software.

Requirements

• BSEE or BSCE from an accredited four‑year college or university is required.
• 4–10 years of developing and supporting embedded control systems (can include co‑op experience).
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or permanent resident).

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays per year
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (subject to applicable premium deductions)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance—100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit sharing plan—potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

Compensation

Pay Range: (not disclosed)

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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