Acroamatics is looking for a versatile Hardware Engineer to engage in all stages of our product life cycle, including design, production, testing, integration, repairs, and customer support. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about learning our product line, platform, and existing designs. The Hardware Engineer will concentrate on modernizing older designs, creating new products with improved functionality and integration, and specializing in FPGA design while showing a strong interest in PCB development.
This position is to be filled onsite in Santa Babara/Goleta, CA. Responsibilities
Perform the design and drafting of new hardware products as required, as well as the design of revisions to existing products
Capture schematics and design printed circuit boards
Interface with engineers on PCB layout, power distribution and any special considerations
Evaluate vendors and fabricators to assure the best quality and price
Attend weekly engineering meetings and report the status of current projects
Process Engineer Change Requests
Perform the mechanical design of hardware chassis including sheet metal, PCB mounting, hardware installation, selection of color, texture and screening
Provide guidance and interface with production to insure error free assembly
Provide customer support when inquiries are received
Evaluate contract requirements requiring the design of new products and modifications to existing products
Skills & Experience
Experienced in digital circuit design, HDL, and FPGA design software (Actel and Xilinx)
Knowledge of PCB development techniques and software (schematic capture and board layout)
Experience in CAD for designing assembly drawings
Experience with electrical test equipment (logic analyzer, oscilloscope, DMM)
Able to assemble computer chassis
Experience with PCB debugging and rework
Intermediate soldering skills
Familiar with Windows OS, MS Office programs (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook)
Strong technical writing skills
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is usually required. Advanced positions may require a master's degree or relevant experience
Must be a highly motivated self-starter, extremely well organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and follow through
Dedicated to exceeding quality standards and providing products and services of the highest caliber
Strong oral/written communicator
Team player
This position may require exposure to information, which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e., the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be "U.S. persons" within the meaning of U.S. regulations. Compensation
Salary Range: $115,000 - 140,000 annually (based on experience)
100% PAID COVERAGE for Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee
401(k) Employer Match
Employee Stock Ownership Program (company-funded)
MetLife Life Insurance: 1x salary to a maximum of $100,000 (company funded)