Digital Design Engineer - Lead

dover· Pole/Zero LLC
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📍 West Chester, Ohio, USAFull time

About this role

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

**** Must be an existing Digital Design Engineer at the West Chester location, no addition to headcount ***

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Lead a team of Digital Design Engineers and be responsible for developing and supporting control systems for RF interference mitigation products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for leading the design and development of Digital Engineering team for internal R&D and manufacturing test of RF products.

  • Provide technical leadership through coaching and mentoring.

  • Lead code inspections, design reviews, design sessions

  • Identify opportunities for firmware reuse, improvement, simplification and retirement.

    • Work with stakeholders to make a business case for these opportunities.

  • Apply principles of continuous improvement to firmware development process.

  • Assist with firmware compliance to applicable standards (internal, industry-driven and customer-driven).

  • Assist with the allocation of development staff.

  • Serve as point of contact for new effort requirement analysis and estimation.

  • Assist with day to day technical challenges and communicate risk as required.

  • Responsible for performing work in all phases of the firmware development lifecycle.

  • Design schematics containing components such as programmable logic, analog, digital I/O, interfaces (e.g. LVDS, USB, Ethernet, RS-485), and DC/DC converters.

  • Develop embedded control algorithms, architecture, and code.

  • FPGA/CPLD design and VHDL coding for embedded applications.

  • Integral involvement in all phases of hardware and firmware development, including digital control module design, architecture, coding, simulation, module testing, system testing, and production support.

  • Test firmware for compliance to requirements, verification of functionality and performance using Pole/Zero hardware and commercial equipment such as in-circuit emulators, logic analyzers, mixed-signal oscilloscopes, network and spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to translate business requirements into actionable engineering tasks.

  • Experience developing employees who are in technical roles.

  • Experience with agile and lean product development techniques.

  • Experience developing analog and digital electronic systems.

  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of disciplines in a dynamic environment.

  • Experience in FPGA/CPLD design and VHDL/Verilog coding for embedded applications.

  • Experience in embedded firmware development using C/C++ & Assembly language for microcontrollers.

  • Experience using FPGA development tools.

  • Experience using MATLAB for state machine development and code generation.

  • Proficiency at solving problems in a timely manner.

  • Ability to appropriately apply engineering principles and concepts to the area of embedded control.

  • Ability to troubleshoot and debug hardware control issues.

  • Ability to define critical project criteria to ensure timely completion.

  • Ability to draw solutions from both formal training and experience.

  • Ability to work independently and within a tight-knit team environment.

  • Ability to follow company procedures and work instructions.

  • Experience in an RF/analog hardware environment is highly desirable.

  • Experience with embedded control design and coding for the defense industry is highly desirable.

  • Experience with Agile Firmware development and Git is desirable.

  • Experience with signal processing is a plus.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The education and/or experience listed below represents the knowledge, skill, or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Must be a US citizen.

  • BSEE or BSCE from an accredited four-year college or university is required.

  • 6+ years of developing and supporting embedded control systems (excluding co-op experience).

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Benefits:  Benefits For This Position Include: A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Wellness Programs; Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance; Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance; Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance; Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance; Commuter Benefits; Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence; Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance; Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services. Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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