POSITION SUMMARY
This position responsible for developing hardware in support of various company products. You will be involved in design activities with embedded networking technologies and will be involved in multiple projects at a time.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :
- Analog, power, and embedded board level design, development and debug
- Work on some designs that will involve high speed signals and modern interfaces (, Rocket I / O, Ethernet, LVDS)
- Apply expertise in Board Schematic Design to other team members.
- Provide PCB design guidance to internal PCB Design team and external design services
- Interface with Software, HDL and Mechanical design teams
- Lead or train interns and junior-level team members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required; Master’s degree is a plus.
- 7 years of relevant experience with any of the below listed areas :
o Knowledge of microprocessor architecture, programmable logic, various memory types, discrete digital logic, etc.
o Designing, simulating, analyzing and debugging high speed interfaces
o Work on complex, multi-discipline programs that include mechanical, electrical and firmware with a background preferably in space systems.
o High-speed design rules for circuit boards, layout requirements, circuit board stack-up.
o Create and review specifications, Interface Control Documents, proposals and end user manuals.
o OrCAD and / or Altium design tool experience
o Signal and power integrity simulation and analysis
Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.