Embedded Hardware Design Engineer (Seattle-area)
June 9, 2010
Apply your hardware and software engineering skills at a busy Seattle-area subsidiary of German-based developer and manufacturer of System-on-Module (SoM) industrial computers for the embedded systems industry. We are a small and dynamic company offering a stimulating and rewarding work environment with considerable growth potential.
Apply to: employment (at) phytec (dot) com
Overview
In this position you will develop custom hardware in support of volume OEM deployment of PHYTEC SoMs based on ARM9, ARM11, ARM Cortex A8/A9, Intel ATOM and other embedded processors. This hardware will be based on customer specifications, drawing from our standard SOM and Carrier Board designs, as well as other applicable circuitry libraries and reference designs. You will work on all aspects of the solution lifecycle including: initial design requirements and specifications, schematic capture, board bring-up and validation, parallel test fixture planning and development, and approval for release to manufacturing. In addition to close collaboration with PHYTEC hardware engineers and product managers, this position interacts with PHYTEC customers as well as third-party solution vendors.
Primary Duties
- Specify and develop board-level circuitry (using Mentor Graphics DxDesigner) and applicable test hardware per applicable PHYTEC Design Rules, customer requirements, DFM, DFT, cost objectives, development milestones and other applicable considerations
- Liaison with Project Manager, Development Manager and/or Contract Manufacturing personnel in all steps in the development process
- Develop comprehensive product test fixtures for serial production of custom hardware and/or PHYTEC SoMs
- Document and maintain test process to enable use of product test fixtures by PHYTEC test department personnel
- Develop software routines and modules for standard functional and electrical test of custom hardware and PHYTEC SoMs
- Engage in manual test and bring-up of prototype PHYTEC SoMs, as needed, prior to completion of serial production test fixtures and processes
Other Duties (as needed)
- Provide prompt response to customer technical support and/or sales inquiries on PHYTEC SoMs and related hardware and software products (via e-mail, telephone, online Knowledge Base, and site visits)
- Assist with readying new Rapid Development Kits (RDK) for market, as well as maintaining existing products
- Liaison with development engineers, sales engineers and Documentation Manager to create, review, and maintain product documentation, to include: Application Notes, QuickStart Instructions, and Hardware Manuals
- Engage in other technical, sales, support, marketing, trade show and administrative duties, as necessary
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Schematic capture and C/C++ programming abilities
- 3 – 5 years work experience as a hardware design engineer
- board-level subassembly design experience with 32-board processors; including: memory bus, power management, GPIO and peripheral interface (Ethernet, USB, serial, LCD/LVDS) support circuitry
- Familiarity with debugging and test equipment, tools and methodologies
- Ability to quickly learn new development tools and programming skills for a variety of platforms
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Capability to work both independently and within a small team environment
- Flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a high energy work environment
Desired Skills
- Hardware layout experience
- Multiple hardware platform experience (in particular ARM and XScale)
- Familiarity with Windows Embedded CE and embedded Linux
About PHYTEC
PHYTEC develops and manufactures OEMable embedded hardware and software solutions. In addition to standard products, we offer hardware and software design services which range from technical support, hardware design, BSP adaptation, to complete turn-key solutions. Founded in 1986, PHYTEC has since earned an excellent reputation in the embedded industry for high quality design and production of OEM-able System on Modules (SOMs) and Rapid Development Kits that accelerate embedded developments. PHYTEC is based in Mainz, Germany, with subsidiaries in the United States (PHYTEC America LLC) and France (PHYTEC France S.A.R.L.), as well as distributors in more than twenty countries.
H/W S/W Integration Engineer
November 10, 2008
The Prosser Group LLC, headquartered in Huntington Beach Ca, is a energy technology company developing Electric Vehicle infrastructure including integration of data management, command and control, electrical distribution and management systems. The Prosser Group seeks the best and the brightest to join our world-class team. You must be creative, forward thinking, approach challenges with an innovative attitude, and enjoy being part of a highly interdisciplinary team. If this is you, we would like to hear from you! Job Description: The ideal candidate will have B.S. or M.S. in engineering, computer science or physics or in related fields with several years experience integrating complex electronic, data management, and hardware. He or she will be working in a fast-paced start-up, interacting with scientists and design engineers from a variety of backgrounds. The candidate will be responsible to ensure the quality of the SW features and user interface used in our products. The candidate will define metrics, write scripts and develop test protocols and tools to ensure the integration and verification of complex SW controls, tools and algorithms. He or she will work closely with the SW engineers to define specifications and will develop test plans, procedures and analysis tools. The candidate will document results and report test data to design and engineering teams. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, he or she must be a strong team player, able to take initiative, and detail oriented. The candidate will work closely with design teams to understand and resolve product performance issues.
Requirements
Position Requirements: – Advanced degree, or equivalent experience, in physics, engineering or related fields. – Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing and executing software and hardware test plans. – Excellent knowledge of scripting language and object oriented SW (Java, C++ and C#) is a must – Familiarity with auto scripting tools is a plus. – Excellent trouble-shooting and data analysis skills. – Experience in working with test equipment is a must Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills – Product development and / or industry experience in a multi-disciplinary Biotech environment is a plus.
Visual C++ Software Engineer, 85-105K+profit share, N. Dallas Suburbs
October 1, 2008
Visual C++ Software Engineer, 85-105K+profit share, N. Dallas Suburbs
Fantastic role working with a privately owned organization who is dominating their market-place. They currently hold over 50% of the market-share nation wide for their primary customer industry. This small (<100) but growing and profitable firm that has doubled its revenue is the last 3 years is seeking a Windows Application developer eager to work on advanced video controls and video content deliver solutions. These applications run on sophisticated, compact and robust set-top boxes.
In this position you will develop application code in full-life cycle. An adjacent role will focus on lower level embedded software. The latter requires prior video processing electronics experience but the Windows role does not. Positions will focus on the development of software for Video streaming, RF and MPEG Decoders. You will also develop and integrate software in full-life cycle projects for both custom projects, and core products. This will be a challenge and the work is fast paced and refreshing. In this position you will wear many hats and be rewarded with opportunity. Candidate should be open to Linux development and embedded systems as well. If you meet the requirements, please send your MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com.
Skills sought:
– 5+ years of WINDOWS based software development, Visual C++, C#, .NET etc.
– Prefer uClinux or embedded Linux and Java as well but open to consider a pure Windows background.
– Device driver skills in Linux or Windows DDK environment a plus. TCP, Ethernet, Network Communications background helpful
– For the higher level role, will consider software engineers who have worked on handsets, video display, digital signage, RF tuners, set-top-box, video on demand, video content delivery for airplanes, hospitals, universities, hotels, casinos etc
Skill menu for the embedded role (skills / technologies considered pluses): h.264, h264, h.263, h263, mpeg, mpeg2, mpeg4, jpeg, ddk, device driver, video, transport, audio decoders, demuxers, NuMega, WDM, buffers, SoftICE 1394, arm, mips, MP3 streaming, audio, playback media, bios, pcmcia, Visual C++, .Net, C#, Java
Engineer in Carson, CA
September 29, 2008
Job Title: Engineer
Job Location: Carson, CA
Career Level: Senior
Job Type: 12 month contract
Pay Type: Hourly
Maximum Pay: $61.00
Minimum Pay: $28.00
Required Engineering Field/Major: Engineering
General Job Description:
System Engineer for the Force Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2)/Battle Command Product Line (BCPL) program. Tasks include but are not limited to the following:
• Analyze parts of a complex engineering system, for the purpose of developing, deriving, and documenting requirements and concepts of operation/execution
• Translate system requirements into required software requirements and ensure flowdown to software developers; complete preliminary software design based on approved requirements
• Plan, perform, and document studies, investigations, and analysis to manage risks and ensure performance, security, and safety requirements are met
Work within the confines of a software product line includes its established plans and practices.
Participate in the domain analysis of the BCPL.Qualified candidates must be a US Citizen with preference given to candidates possessing an active secret clearance. Some occasional travel required.
Critical style attributes include:
• Detail oriented, well organized, self-starter, and able to work independently
• Analytical ability to derive and/or prove conclusions and provide alternative solutions and recommendations to problems and concepts
• Team player, able to work in a fast paced and multi-task environment
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
The following are the Basic Qualifications for the position:
• BS/CS (some experience desired)
Knowledge and understanding of systems engineering concepts, techniques, methods, and procedures
• Ability to conduct requirements reviews, design reviews, and code reviews without help or guidance
• Knowledge of software architecture and design, especially real-time systems
• Knowledge of TCP/IP based networking, including typically used protocol stacks and formats
• Experience with MS Project, DOORS or some similar requirements or test management tool/system
Experience in the following areas is an asset:
• CCNA or equivalent networking experience
• Experience with Rational ClearCase and ClearQuest clients
• OO Software development experience, particularly in C++/Linux
• Previous experience on Army programs and battle management is desirable
Proficient with UML, particularly using Rational Rose; ability to produce use case diagrams, sequence diagrams, interface specifications, and class diagrams
Defining the future. Join the men and women of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in meeting the largest, most complex systems challenges imaginable for government, military and business.
Required Skills: • BS/CS (some experience desired)
Company/Client Profile: A Veteran-owned Virginia Corporation serving the government and corporate industries, ZKD, LLC was founded on its strong Staffing Solutions, Security Management, and Information Management capabilities. We provide federal and commercial clients quality professionals supporting a vast array of skill sets. ZKD’s management practices for success are built upon the principle that management and organizational effectiveness leads to employee effectiveness.
Application Instructions: Reply to email
Employer/Recruiter Contact Info:
Robert F. Darden
VP, Commercial Operations
ZKD,LLC
101 E. Park Blvd., Suite 600
Plano, TX 75074
Ph : 972.516.3785
Fax: 972.516.3786
robert [dot] darden [at] zkdllc [dot] com
Test Manager in Richardson, TX
September 5, 2008
Test Manager, $100-115K salary + benefits, Richardson, TX
Looking for a career with a company that values and rewards engineering talent? Join this blazing-hot company deploying products and services to enable wireless solutions for their clients. The ideal candidate will be a confident and action-oriented engineer with both a test engineering and an engineering management background, who can adjust quickly to changing conditions and provide practical plans to assist this growing, fast-paced firm.
Responsibilities include setting project and department goals for test strategies to handle multiple products and platforms on GSM, EDGE, and GPS devices. You will plan, develop and implement test and evaluation procedures for these devices. You will serve as the leader for electrical, mechanical and software test functions. You will specify performance tests, compile data, and recommend changes required in test equipment, procedures, manufacturing processes, test requirements and design of test equipment. Quality standards, test plans, and analysis of results will be part of your scope, as will recommending purchase of appropriate test tools. Mentoring, training and motivating your team in this highly technical environment will involve your verbal, written, and relationship-building skills.
In addition to a generous salary, the company has won awards for growth and product innovation. A comprehensive benefits package, including various health and insurances, eighteen paid time off days in year one, thirteen paid holidays, 401K with profit sharing component, and tuition reimbursement are some of the many perks provided to employees. If you meet the requirements listed here, please send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com
Requirements:
– BSEE/CE/CS plus 5+ years in test engineering
– 3+ years of engineering management experience
– 3+ years in a GSM, GPRS Wireless Terminal, or handset testing environment. Wireless Modem, ANITE, Remote terminal emulation etc very beneficial
– Expertise in RF test techniques, including sensitivity, phase noise, spurious, BER, etc.
– C, C++, CVI, LabView and automated test definition, development and implementation, with both software and hardware
– Expertise in statistical process control techniques, applications and reporting
– Experience with assisting in the implementation of production test at remote manufacturing sites with contract vendors
– Ability to bring projects to completion on schedule and within budget in an environment with multiple projects and priorities
– Excellent verbal, written, and team-building skills
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