Palomar Products, Inc. is hiring: Hardware Engineer in Rancho Santa Margarita

Overview Job Title: Hardware Engineer Job Level: Experienced Department: Engineering Job Category: Hardware Engineering Manager Summary: Palomar is looking for a talented and highly motivated Hardware Engineer to join the Hardware Development team and help develop electronic boards incorporated into current and future generations of our Secure Communication System (SCS). The ideal candidate will have experience with hardware development projects in the defense and aerospace industry, from requirements through component selection, schematic design, layout design, lab tests and software integration. Responsibilities Utilize development boards and COTS evaluation boards to prove out circuit designs for new technologies Design circuits at the schematic level and select components based on given requirements Oversee board layout development, inspect final layout before production Test circuit boards to prove they function as expected, debug design errors as required and perform failure analysis on problem areas Build, test and modify product prototypes Assist in the development of production-level tests and support the product’s transition to production Document results of testing and failure analysis Create Bill of Materials (BOM) and assist in creating cost estimates for related activities Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experience developing and managing system and test requirements through the full product lifecycle Familiarity with verification planning, test requirement development, and supporting system test execution Strong analytical and technical communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in military or aerospace programs supporting system verification and test Exposure to embedded OS, RTOS architectures, or embedded firmware/software integration Familiarity with FPGA logic, electrical and mechanical interface management, and system-level integration Experience in audio systems, conferencing and distribution of audio data and audio signal processing Experience with Micro-controllers and ARM processors Experience supporting firmware and software development and integration Level Details Level I: $74,000 – 93,000 B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent Up to 2 years hardware development experience Familiarity with Xilinx and Microchip FPGAs Familiarity with serial communication protocols (I2C, SPI, PCIe, T1, Ethernet, etc.) Hardware testing and debugging with equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum/logic analyzers, power meters Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills Level II: $84,000 – 109,000 B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent 3+ years hardware development experience Knowledge of design verification, testing, and qualification of developed products Experience with Xilinx and Microchip FPGAs Experience with serial communication protocols (I2C, SPI, PCIe, T1, Ethernet, etc.) Hands-on hardware testing and debugging with lab equipment Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Strong interpersonal skills and communication Knowledge of engineering design processes and tools Experience with Audio systems, conferencing and distribution of audio data and Audio signal processing Experience with Micro-controllers and ARM processors Experience supporting firmware and software development and integration Level III: $103,000 – 155,000 B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent 6+ years hardware development experience Knowledge of digital design, verification, testing, and product qualification Experience with Xilinx and Microchip FPGAs Experience with Micro-controllers and ARM processors Experience supporting firmware and software development and integration Experience with serial communication protocols (I2C, SPI, PCIe, T1, Ethernet, etc.) Hands-on hardware testing and debugging with lab equipment Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge of engineering design processes and tools Experience with Audio systems, conferencing and distribution of audio data and Audio signal processing Level IV: $140,000 – $175,000 B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent 10+ years hardware development experience Knowledge of digital design, verification, testing, and product qualification Experience with Xilinx and Microchip FPGAs Experience with Micro-controllers and ARM processors Experience supporting firmware and software development and integration Experience with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, PCIe, T1, Ethernet, etc.) Hands-on hardware testing and debugging with lab equipment Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills Motivated self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills Experience mentoring junior engineers Physical Demands When performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands. May lift and move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment and may expose the employee to fumes, moving parts, and noise. Occasional travel up to 15% may be required. EEO statement: Palomar Products is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or military status. Request an accommodation. E-Verify and Pay Transparency information available as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr