Embedded Hardware Design Engineer

Description

Hey there, Embedded Hardware Design Engineer! At Quantic Wenzel, we're not your ordinary electronics engineering and manufacturing company. We're the kind of place where "Dream Big, Have Fun, Get Stuff Done" isn't just a slogan; it's the way we roll. What does that mean? It means we want you to unleash your superhuman intelligence, help us push boundaries, take calculated risks, and make a real impact on the future of mission-critical electronics. Plus, you get to do all of this in a people-first environment filled with passionate, innovative, and committed colleagues.

So, if you're ready to take your career to new heights (literally, we are talking rocket science here), keep reading!

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:

As our Embedded Hardware Design Engineer extraordinaire, your job is to unleash your superhuman abilities and understand hardware/software mixed signal circuit designs and their interactions using analog, RF and digital design experience for commercial, scientific, aeronautic, military and space products . You'll work alongside some of the sharpest minds in the RF and microwave industry. Oh, and did we mention that you'll be based in the heart of Austin, Texas, where the tech scene is as hot as our BBQ? 

Here's What You'll Be Doing:

· Understand hard/software mixed signal circuit designs and their interactions. 

· Hands-on experience with emulators and processor controls

· Develop, verify, release and implement logic blocks and FPGA/CPLD designs 

· Develop and implement embedded firmware on ARM Cortex microcontrollers. 

· Sound understanding of object-oriented design and programming

· Experience working in an Agile development environment

· Produce test and validation procedures and documentation. 

· Develop test software for Wenzel products using C/C or other as appropriate. 

· Properly document electrical designs and test methods. 

· Conduct and participate in design specification reviews and code reviews.  

· Establish and maintain thorough and accurate engineering logbooks, data sets, test procedures. 

· Adhere to formal documentation practices required for Wenzel products. 

· Identify quality problems and engage in root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences.

· Understand communications protocols and physical interfaces used in customer equipment. 

· Develop software test interfaces for customer equipment. 

· Support development activities as assigned.

Requirements

What We're Looking for in Our Embedded Hardware Design Engineer:

· Perform electronic circuit and system design and analysis pertaining to frequency generation and control.

· Work with other engineering, manufacturing and quality disciplines as part of an engineering organization providing support with test sets, design tools, methods and approaches.

· Participate in product development, engineering process improvement and working with customers on proposal preparation and integration issues.

· Act in a mentor capacity to help direct activities of technicians as needed.

· Responsible for the design, development, evaluation, and integration of embedded systems programming. Be able to perform system modeling, simulation, and analysis.

· Prepare software documentation, test procedures, instruction manuals, and related information.

· Work with customers to define and clarify system requirements.

· Train operators in the use of custom test equipment, when required.

Skills & Qualifications You Need:

· Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.

· No job is too big or too small mentality. 

· Ability to quickly pick up and own new concepts to contribute to innovative solutions.

· You're self-motivated, a multitasking wizard, and can manage overlapping project schedules.

· Prioritization is your middle name, and you thrive in high-pressure situations.

· You play well with others and are a logical thinker, always ready to tackle customer challenges.

· Ethical standards? You've got them in spades. 

· Bachelor’s degree in EE or Computer Science.

· 2-5 years’ experience in Software/Firmware Test Development. 

Additional Skills Desired:

· Design and simulation of digital logic   systems. 

· Experience in debug and analysis of complex logic   circuits. 

· Embedded processor and FPGA experience.

· Analog design skills and/or experience with   low-noise linear and RF design.

· Knowledge with PWB layouts, packaging, etc. 

· VHDL programming for FPGA’s and specific   experience with Xilinx, Lattice and Actel FPGA’s.

· C, C , and Assembler languages preferred. 

· Experience with MSP430, Atmel, Microchip, or   similar family of processors.

· Knowledge of National Instruments LabVIEW GOOP   programming and Actor Framework.

· Microsoft Office Suite, OrCAD, PSpice,   design tools for simulation of analog/digital circuits.

· Familiarity with test equipment such as   scopes, analyzers.

Ready to Join the Quantic Wenzel Journey?

We can't wait to have you on board. Keep in mind you must have the legal right to work in the United States, and in some cases, you may be subject to a government security investigation to obtain a government security clearance.

So, what are you waiting for? If you're up for this electrifying mission, let's chat! And, in case you're wondering, we're an equal opportunity employer, so all you dreamers, innovators, and RF enthusiasts out there are welcome. Apply at www.quanticwenzel.com/apply for your ticket to an RF adventure of a lifetime!

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EEO/AA

Quantic is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. 

We participate in EVerify. 

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U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS

As a U.S. defense manufacturer, Quantic Wenzel is required to safeguard U.S. defense-related and other export-controlled articles, technologies, and services from unauthorized access, export, or re-export.

The transfer of U.S. export-controlled articles, technologies, or services (including manufacturing processes) to individuals or entities that do not qualify as “U.S. persons,” as defined by 22 CFR 120.62, is prohibited without prior authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agencies, such as the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

Under 22 CFR 120.62, a “U.S. person” is defined as a lawful permanent resident as per 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also includes any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or other entity that is incorporated to do business in the United States, as well as governmental entities at the federal, state, or local levels. It does not include foreign persons as defined in § 120.63.

To ensure compliance with U.S. export control regulations, candidates for this position are required to undergo an Export Compliance Assessment. As part of this process, candidates may be asked to provide documentation verifying their status as “U.S. persons” or “foreign persons,” in accordance with U.S. regulation, to determine whether prior authorization is required to perform specific job duties related to this position.

Why Join Quantic Wenzel? 

• Competitive Salaries
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as HSA match 
• Basic and supplemental life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Competitive PTO/Time Off 

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