Product Engineer in Dallas, TX
August 11, 2008
Product Engineer, Salary DOE, North Dallas suburbs
Become a vital part of an engineering design team focused on research and development at this global semiconductor corporation. You will research and develop RF components for wireless and broadband markets. These high volume SMT components are designed for excellent performance and very low cost with a short time-to-market requirement. Products include directional couplers, broadband mixers, power splitters and transformers. Regular responsibilities will include verification testing; qualification testing as required; creating final drawings, test procedures, and other documentation, and releasing to document control for production, along with assisting in development of datasheets. You will utilize general RF and microwave test equipment, lab equipment, and temperature chambers. The company provides opportunities for career growth along with a generous salary dependent upon experience, and a stellar benefits package.
For immediate consideration, send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com
Requirements:
– Experience and mechanical ability in designing test fixtures
– Minimum 4+ years of RF test experience. Excellent product engineering experience.
– Experience with engineering design CAD tools such as AutoCad, and MS Office, including Excel
– BSEE or equivalent combination of education and experience
– Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience with technical documentation
Sr. Device Driver Software Engineer in Dallas, TX
July 29, 2008
Sr. Device Driver Software Engineer, 90-110K, North Dallas suburb
Join an established 7+ year old firm that is expanding. The company has doubled its revenue over the last 3 years! Candidate will develop leading edge Windows Device Drivers for multimedia processing electronics (this company develops board and application layer electronics not semiconductor and micro-processor electronics). Will interact with an expert team of engineers (Hardware, embedded, application, mechanical) to deliver custom solutions and advanced high volume consumer electronics. Will develop robust device drivers and expand skill base into the Linux driver and kernel world. Room for growth and ample technical challenge. Small vibrant setting where you can wear many hats!
Skills sought include:
3-5+ years of C/C++ Device Driver development. Must have some Windows DDK experience. 2+ years of Windows based driver experience (DDK or NDIS).
Experience With following a huge plus: Linux, embedded Linux, Kernel, BIOS, MPEG, Video Graphics, Win2000/XP, SDK, Win32 API, SoftIce, NuMega DriverStudio tool suite, WDM, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, network communications, decoders, encoders, video, camera processing, wireless USB, ARM based, MIPS, DVR, Set-top designs, reference boards, PCI, PCMCIA, 1394, tuners
For consideration, please email resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com
Hardware/Systems Product Engineering Manager in Dallas, TX
July 14, 2008
Hardware/Systems Product Engineering Manager, Salary DOE, North Dallas Suburb
Employ your intellectual and leadership skills to help define the development strategy of this high-tech firm that is pioneering new security systems used by large organizations across several sectors. As Systems Engineering Manager, you will guide internal engineering projects in a fluid matrixes style management organization while also managing the efforts of outside vendors. These projects are often very short-lived and must result in sophisticated, working prototypes (reference designs) on the first run. You will develop system specifications, create plans and manage projects, and supervise the budget for sales support and operations development. Strong verbal, written and presentation skills and a track record of effective management across engineering disciplines will pave the way to success in this role. The company provides a generous salary and benefits package including excellent health, prescription, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, and retirement benefits.
For immediate consideration, send MS Word resume toresume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com.
Requirements:
– Minimum requirement, 4 year degree in Engineering or related; MSEE is preferred. MBA helpful but not a requirement
– 10+ years experience as an engineer in the electronics design field. Candidate will come from a hardware design background in the digital or analog board level space. Systems design knowledge very important too.
– Must have experience leading design teams but not afraid to roll up sleeves and design a board. Not seeking someone far removed from the design itself.
– Must have experience gathering requirements’ from customers and ability to deliver effective presentations to the clients (important)
– Working knowledge of low level signal processing and electro-optic systems. Prefer some optics, sensor or RF industry experience.
– Experience with analog and digital circuits, constructing electronic circuit prototypes, and supervising electronics circuit repair
– Expertise with test equipment such as DVMs and oscilloscopes and comfortable working in a hands-on laboratory environment
– Well organized, focused, able to handle multiple priorities and projects, and with excellent communication skills.
– Knowledgeable of sensors, measurement techniques, and the modifications necessary to existing instrumentation in support of sales efforts
– Strong track record of driving engineering projects to satisfactory completion
– Ability to travel CA 20% (+/-) but not extensive
Desirable:
– Experience with PADs, ORCAD, and 3D CAD software (i.e., SolidWorks, Siemens PLM, Pro/Engineer)
– Experience with DSP and embedded systems
– C, C++ and Assembly skills
– Experience with optical ray tracing software (i.e., Optics Lab, Code V, Light Tools, OSLO and Zemax)
Hardware Engineer in Dallas, TX
July 14, 2008
Hardware Engineer, Salary DOE, N. Dallas Suburbs
Your wide range of hardware design skills, along with your electro-optical and / or RF products experience are sought by this growing company which serves large organizations designing a wide range of products. As Senior Electrical Engineer you will create specs, design, fabricate and test devices along with other hardware and software engineers. Your technical problem-solving abilities, hardware specification and architecture definition skills, and strong analog circuit design experience will contribute to the company’s success. This role is roughly 85% Digital and 15% analog in focus. In addition to a generous salary, the company provides an excellent benefits program of health, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and more.
For immediate consideration, send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com.
Requirements:
– BS required; MS desirable
– 10+ years product design and development (all board level), including analog circuit design
– Track record of developing Hardware specifications and defining architecture of hardware devices
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Electrical CAD software experience, with programs such as SuperSpice, OrCAD, Protel or Schematica
– Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, small company environment
– Security Clearance or the ability to obtain it is desirable
– Other desirable experience includes experience with precision instrumentation, electro-optical systems, battery-operated and handheld devices, RF, Spice simulation, switching power supplies, ISO 9000 standards, embedded processors, and FPGA/ ASIC
– Previous Optics, Optical Design, RF Optics etc very helpful. Ideal candidate would be a board designer from telecom or scientific (medical instruments or otherwise) electronics/instrumentation.
RFIC Layout / Design Engineer in Dallas, TX
July 14, 2008
RFIC Layout / Design Engineer, Contract, $45-60 per hour, N. Dallas Suburbs/ Asia
Travel to Asia! Meet the challenge of project work on the latest mobile products at this world-class Fortune 500 Corporation. Your expertise in RFIC layout and design with wireless transceivers for mobile handset applications and your many years of working with Cadence SpectraRF or later updates will be an asset to the team. You will work towards a tape out involving the deep submicron CMOS process. You will modify, optimize, and perform some RFIC circuit design. This contract opportunity is anticipated to take last for 4 to 6 months. International travel is required. There are two options, but the most plausible will be that you will be stationed overseas for 2-3 months and then return to DFW (or perhaps stationed elsewhere depending on special circumstances).
For immediate consideration, send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com.
Requirements:
– BSEE or MSEE from an accredited university is required
– 8-10+ years experience in RFIC layout with strong expertise in RF circuits and large blocks of digital circuits on the same CMOS substrate
– Strong experience with Cadence SpectraRF or later updates for extraction and simulation required
– Specific experience with handset transceiver applications for commercial mobile devices preferred
– Ability and willingness to work in Asia for extended time periods of up to 3 months
– Ability to work independently and take responsibility for the project
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills; multi-lingual would be a plus


