Job Description:
· Design of complex analog circuit card assemblies
· Design, analysis, and verification of analog circuits for FPGA and microcontroller interfaces (PCIe, SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, DDR, Ethernet, ARINC, 1553, etc.)
· High-speed interface design and signal integrity verification
· Circuit design activities including component selection, schematic capture, PCB support, simulation, and testing
· Support testing and troubleshooting of systems and sub-assemblies
· Work closely with PCB layout and packaging teams
· Prepare and review technical documentation (test procedures, specifications, ECOs, reports, etc.)
· Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams for defect resolution
· Drive design and process improvements to enhance performance and efficiency
· Provide training and support to technicians and manufacturing teams
· Lead or mentor junior engineers as required
· Interface with customers and suppliers
· Present designs in internal and customer review meetings
· Support legacy design updates and reverse engineering
Must Have Skills:
· EMI and lightning protection experience
· Experience with Siemens (Mentor) DX Designer
· Experience with HyperLynx
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