ClearanceJobs is hiring: Hardware Design Engineer in Carlsbad

ClearanceJobs is currently partnering with our customer, a technology company that crafts, deploys and operates innovative satellite communications products and services, to assist in hiring a Hardware Design Engineer on a full time, permanent basis. This position must be performed onsite in Carlsbad, CA. Due to government contract requirements United States Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance is required. Summary: Help design, document, implement, prototype, and test groundbreaking high-speed, digital circuit boards for encrypted communications systems including Spaceborne and Ground-based Encryptors and embedded cryptographic devices. You will interface and collaborate with system, programmable logic, software, and test engineers as new capabilities are developed and transitioned into service. In addition, you will provide support to production and product support to help support operational networks when support is required from development. Responsibilities: Designing, prototyping, and testing high speed (up to 10Gbps) digital circuit boards to include microprocessor, FPGA, memory, networking, optical, and power supply components Design for manufacture, assembly, and test Modeling and simulation, schematic, CAD, and signal propagation software tools using Mentor Graphic DxDesigner, Expedition/Planner, and Hyperlynx Work with system, hardware, firmware, software, and test teams, technology suppliers and subcontractors Ability to prioritize tasks, meet schedule and see a program to completion. PWB design and layout, which include concepts for HS Layout Trade study and analysis Make or buy analysis Required: 8+ years of hardware development and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering United States Citizenship and active Secret clearance. Foundational knowledge of analog and digital logic and timing considerations Proficient with test equipment – lab bench power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, eye pattern analyzers, and traffic generators Must be able to prioritize, be detail oriented, and have history of managing time well to accomplish multiple tasks in parallel Strong organizational skills and ability to work with system, hardware, firmware, software, and test teams. Knowledge of encryption and information assurance technologies Knowledge of network communication concepts Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a temporally and geographically diverse team Ability to work independently, take initiative, take ownership of tasks and results Ability to travel up to 10% (travel is unlikely) Must be able to work 100% on-site in Carlsbad, CA Ability to detail and report on technical solutions/findings Good working knowledge of MS Office products for documentation creation and modification Familiarity with standard test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, etc.) Familiarity with production-related processes and common failure modes Strong interest in acquiring new skills Desire to be part of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production-related issues Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering Benefits include medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), disability insurance, child care support, and paid maternity leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr