Hardware Engineer (Electronic Systems)

Job Description

-Perform circuit simulation, schematic capture, and board layout for submodules of a platform design -Generate documentation of hardware Design and theory of operation -Perform lab testing activities -Integrate modules with other system components -Significant contributions to technical reports and presentations -Begin to take ownership of small team development, mentoring others -Significant contributions to white papers, and competitive proposals -Develop requirements and architecture for RF/Analog systems -Develop RF and Analog hardware at a module level according to requirements, architecture and design -Generate documentation of hardware design and theory of operation -Perform advanced RF and Analog lab testing activities -Integrate RF/Analog modules with other system components -Primary Author of technical reports and presentations, and can lead team review of final deliverables -Primary Author of pertinent white papers, and competitive proposals -Begin to provide technical vision to sponsors -Take ownership of moderate team development, mentoring others -Lead the development and composition of new/updated open architectures and standards -Lead technical meetings with GTRI and sponsor personnel, and support issue tracking and hardware development planning -Lead proposal efforts or new research areas suitable for internal research and development (IR&D) funding -Lead teams of electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware researchers in support of sponsored research efforts

Skills and Requirements

• 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field of study OR 3 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field of study
• Experience with the definition and utilization of open architectures and standards such as OpenVPX, SOSA, HOST, OMS/UCI, Big Iron, AMS GRA, UC2, NIEM, OCI, etc.
• Experience developing hardware/software/firmware for embedded environments, including but not limited to FPGA designs, analog/digital circuits, or other embedded hardware
• Knowledge of computer architectures as it relates to embedded hardware and communications standards (e.g., Ethernet, PCI Express)
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and the utilization of SysML to execute the Systems Engineering ‘V’ -Active Secret Clearance -Experience architecting/developing mission systems and/or safety-critical systems -Experience with full system lifecycle development from requirements definition to verification and validation within an MBSE environment -Experience architecting/developing reference architectures with an MBSE environment -Experience architecting/developing containerized software systems -Experience architecting/developing RF and EO/IR sensor systems -Knowledge of avionics protocols and interfaces, including but not limited to ARINC- and VITA-standard protocols, high-speed serial, discrete signal, MIL-STD-1553 and analog interfaces

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].