Hardware Design Engineer (Fredericksburg, VA)

[Emily Gwartney Horrocks]

Email me! emily@scopegroupdc.com

Hardware Design Engineer | Our client is a leading producer of cutting-edge technology in the areas of RF processing and Signals Intelligence collection. We are seeking a hands-on Hardware Design Engineer to join a small team of hardware, software and systems engineers designing, implementing and testing complex electronic products.

What You'll Do:

• Design layouts and schematics of printed circuit boards (PCB's), assemblies and cables.
• Design and develop prototypes.
• Develop specifications, identify product defects, generate drawing packages and attend design reviews.
• Capture schematics and document assemblies.
• Optimize designs for PCBs and flex circuits for factors such as density, cost, thermal issues, etc.

Must Haves:

• 2-4 years of PCB design and layout experience for products related to RF and Signal Intelligence.
• 2+ years experience using Altium Designer.
• Demonstrate ability in PCB part placement, footprints, gerber files, generating components, maintaining part libraries and designing for easy of manufacturing and test.
• Experience routing high-speed and low-speed digital signals, analog signals and power and RF signals.
• Experience routing single-ended and differential pairs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US clearance is required;therefore US citizenship is mandatory.
• Training or certifications in PCB layout.

Bonus Points:

• A Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Altium Vault.
• Familiarity with mechanical or systems engineering.
• Rapid prototype design and production in a small team environment.
• What in it for you:
• The chance to work hands-on with complex electronic products
• Fantastic work/life balance promoting flexible work schedules and comfortable team work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits

Sound appealing? Email me for immediate consideration! (emily@scopegroupdc.com)