Quantic Wenzel is hiring: Embedded Hardware Design Engineer in Austin

Overview

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. We want you to unleash your abilities, help us push boundaries, take calculated risks, and make a real impact on the future of mission-critical electronics. You will be part of a people-first environment filled with passionate, innovative, and committed colleagues. This role is based in Austin, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Understand hardware/software mixed signal circuit designs and their interactions (analog, RF and digital design) for commercial, scientific, aeronautic, military and space products.


• 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 appropriate languages.


• Document electrical designs and test methods.


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


• Establish and maintain 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 PCB layouts, packaging, etc.


• VHDL programming for FPGAs and specific experience with Xilinx, Lattice and Actel FPGAs.


• 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 and analyzers.

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

Apply at quanticwenzel.com/apply for your ticket to an RF adventure of a lifetime.

EEO/VETS/W/DIS - Because diversity makes us stronger.

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.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS: As a U.S. defense manufacturer, Quantic Wenzel safeguards export-controlled articles, technologies, and services. Candidates may be asked to provide documentation verifying status as "U.S. persons" or "foreign persons," in accordance with U.S. regulation to determine whether prior authorization is required to perform job duties.

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