Job Description
Job Description
About Us:
Aeronix is a products and services organization based in Melbourne, FL, with a satellite office in Greenville, SC. Established in 1985, Aeronix provides sophisticated electronics and software systems packaged to survive in rugged and EMI-sensitive environments. Aeronix's customer base includes the U.S. Department of Defense, major defense prime contractors, large commercial companies, and many international agencies and corporations. Aeronix also provides sustaining technical consulting services for both defense and commercial customers. Aeronix is known for quick reaction development and product delivery to get capabilities to the field quickly for our customers.
Job Overview:
As a Hardware Engineer at Aeronix, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and testing hardware components and systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, electrical engineers, and product managers, to bring cutting-edge products to market. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver with a strong background in hardware design, testing, and troubleshooting. Your primary work location will be our Greenville, SC satellite office. Travel will be limited to a few times a year at most.
Responsibilities:
Hardware Design and Development:
• Support requirements/feasibility analysis and perform development board prototype evaluation
• Design and develop hardware components, including PCBs, circuits, and systems, in accordance with project requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware with software and other components.
• Perform component and/or custom circuit design research (e.g., RF clocks, amplifiers and filters as well as digital processing FPGA/ARM processor and memory interfaces, etc.)
• Design PCB layout and release designs for fabrication/assembly
Prototyping and Testing:
• Create prototypes for hardware components and conduct thorough testing to validate design concepts.
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware-related issues, implementing solutions to ensure optimal performance.
• Power up and test newly assembled PCBs; identify and correct performance problems
Documentation:
• Maintain detailed documentation of hardware designs, testing procedures, and outcomes.
• Work with the documentation team to create user manuals and technical documentation for hardware products.
• Generate schematics and PCB netlist
Collaboration:
• Collaborate with software engineers, electrical engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to product development.
• Participate in design reviews and provide valuable input to improve overall product quality.
Compliance and Standards:
• Ensure that hardware designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and other relevant guidelines.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to contribute to continuous improvement.
Mentorship & Leadership
• Guide and mentor junior engineers, providing technical support and career development advice.
• Conduct training sessions and share best practices for hardware design and troubleshooting.
• Review junior engineers’ work and provide constructive feedback.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Ten to twenty years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical background in digital board design and layout
• Proven experience in hardware design, development, and testing.
• Proficient in using design and simulation tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, SPICE).
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and other embedded systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Salary and Benefits
Our anticipated base salary range is $140,000 to $180,000 for this position and is dependent on your specific skills and experience.