Kforce Inc ยท 10 hours ago
Senior Hardware Design Engineer
Arvada, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
4+ years expKforce Inc is a growing and established Engineering Technology company seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer. The role involves comprehensive design and development of analog and digital circuits, leading design projects, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring seamless integration of hardware with other system components.
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Responsibilities
Comprehensive design and development of analog and digital circuits, power systems, and signal processing subsystems for intricate products
Define system-level architecture and select components for electronic systems
Take circuit designs from initial concept through simulation, prototyping, testing, and integration
Design and implement sophisticated control systems using microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs
Lead and mentor the PCB design process, ensuring layouts are optimized for signal integrity, manufacturability, and thermal management
PCB development from schematic capture and layout to review and prototyping-and perform simulations to validate PCB designs prior to mass production
Develop test plans, protocols, and procedures for hardware validation, performance testing, and debugging of prototypes
Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware with other system components
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth and enhancing their design capabilities
Lead design reviews and technical discussions to ensure all engineering solutions meet design objectives and uphold the highest quality standards
Manage major design projects from initial planning and concept through to final implementation and production
Troubleshoot complex electrical issues during design, testing, and production, applying root cause analysis to resolve design defects or failures
Drive continuous improvements in design processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and accelerate time-to-market
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field
4-6+ years of experience in electronic circuit design, PCB layout, and system-level integration
Experience with PCB design and layout software such as any of the following Altium, Eagle, KiCad, and Mentor Graphics
Hands-on experience with circuit-level troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and other bench tools
Experience with IDEs such as STM32CubeIDE, MPLAB X, or Atmel Studio, and toolchains like GCC and IAR or similar
Expertise in analog and design, microcontroller, and embedded system design would be ideal
Experience of highly regulated industries such as Aerospace, Defense, Pharma or Medical Device would be ideal
Understanding of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal design considerations
Proficiency in electronic design and simulation tools such as any of the following: Altium Designer, OrCAD, LTSpice, MATLAB, and PSpice
Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide junior engineers and encourage a collaborative team environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with high-speed, high-voltage, and mixed-signal circuit design is advantageous but not required
Experience with FPGA programming is also a plus but not required
Experience with programming for hardware bring-up, peripheral configuration, and debugging via JTAG/SWD tools is a plus
Knowledge of wireless communication technologies (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee) and IoT systems is a plus but not required
Proficiency in reading and writing basic firmware for microcontrollers/microprocessors (e.g., ARM Cortex, PIC, AVR) is a plus
Benefits
Base salary
Annual bonus/profit sharing
Annual Equity Bonus
401K matching
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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