Senior Digital Design Engineer

Nickerson Talent Solutions; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nickerson Talent Solutions in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a talented engineer specializing in digital hardware architecture. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of designing complex systems and experience with standards in the Mil/Aero and avionics fields.

Key responsibilities include designing high-speed serial links and collaborating on board-level digital design processes. Proficiency with technical writing and a strong analytical aptitude are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven history of architecting complex digital hardware.
• Knowledge of board level digital design process from schematic capture to verification.
• Experience designing with Gigahertz microprocessors and HDI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design complex digital systems with High Density Interconnect technologies.
• Collaborate on design of serial links and various communication protocols.
• Perform professional technical writing and communication.

Skills

Digital hardware architecture

Board level digital design

Designing with Gigahertz microprocessors

FPGA and CPLD experience

High Density Interconnect technologies

Gbps serial links design

Working with CAN and ARINC standards

Knowledge of Mil/Aero/avionics standards

Tools

Mentor Graphics Expedition

Hyperlinx PI/SI

OrCAD PSPICE

LT Spice

Mathcad

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Visio

Job description

• Proven history of architecting complex digital hardware.
• Knowledge of board level digital design process from schematic capture, implementation, integration, and verification.
• Experience designing with Gigahertz microprocessors, FPGA, CPLD, DDR4 memory, flash memory.
• Experience with large pin count devices, 1000+ pins with 0.8mm device pitch or smaller
• Experience in High Density Interconnect (HDI) technologies (micro vias, buried / blind vias, back drilling) for IPC Class 3 board.
• Experience in design of 5+ Gbps serial links. (10GBASE-KR, PCIe Gen3, Fiber Optics)
• Experience designing with CAN, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 664, TSN.
• Experience with OpenVPX and PIC-SIG standards.
• Experience in the Mil/Aero/avionics, DO-254 and Civil FFA Certification.
• Strong professional technical writing and technical communication proficiency.
• Ability to break down complex problems and apply critical thinking.
• Familiarity with the Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise and Hyperlinx PI/SI.
• Familiarity with OrCAD PSPICE or LT Spice, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio.