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Sealevel Systems · 4 months ago

Computer Hardware Design Engineer

Liberty, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Sealevel Systems, Inc. is an industrial I/O design and manufacturing company that has been providing customizable and interoperable solutions since 1986. They are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to focus on high-end computing chip-down design of x86 and ARM CPUs, developing next-generation industrial computing and input/output products for various critical industries.

Computer Hardware

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Participate in all aspects of new product development including definition, schematic design, prototype implementation, and verification testing

Work closely with management to define project requirements and schedule

Oversee cost analyses for new products to achieve defined targets

Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project cost

Perform component research and selection. Establish and maintain relationships with component vendors and FAEs

Participate in peer reviews of schematics, PCB designs, cables, mechanical packaging, and standards compliance

Work closely with firmware and software engineers to define and develop embedded firmware and software to support designs

Test and debug prototype designs, integrate and test with Windows, Linux OS and other embedded OS and software as needed

Work closely with test engineer to ensure proper function and performance of products is achieved

Aid in the resolution of hardware/software compatibility issues

Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure a smooth transition from design to production

Ownership of new revisions of existing products

Assist the Technical Support Department with resolving customer and product issues

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering

Qualification

X86 CPU designUEFI BIOS knowledgeHigh-speed circuit designECAD tools experienceCircuit simulation softwareAltium DesignerOrganizedCommunication skillsSelf-motivatedDetail oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Experience with ECAD tools

Experience with circuit simulation software (Spice, Ansys, etc…)

PC skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Experience with high-speed circuit design for interface to Intel x86 processors and embedded microcontrollers (MCUs)

Strong oral and written communication skills

NetSuite experience

Must have real world design experience with x86 CPU (Intel preferred, AMD also helpful) and system designs

Must have strong grasp and knowledge of UEFI BIOS, Embedded Controllers and other embedded firmware commonly used and critical to x86 embedded system operation

Design experience with common computer expansion buses including PCI Express GEN1-GEN4, Ethernet standards, USB downstream and upstream ports, SATA Disk Drive Interfaces, and general knowledge of legacy expansion interfaces

Design experience with common embedded communication busses and devices including I2C, I3C, SPI, I2S, HDA

Experience designing and debugging low voltage (0-50V input), high performance, high efficiency DC-DC power supplies using discrete components and integrated modules

Strong debug and troubleshooting skills

Experience using high-speed oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, network analyzers and other common lab tools

Strong familiarity with high-speed digital design principles to ensure good signal integrity, high compatibility and high reliability of product designs

Strong familiarity with embedded MCUs and FPGA devices is beneficial

Organized and detail oriented

Self-motivated

Comfortable and able to operate in a rapidly growing environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team