Entry Level Control Hardware Development Engineer

## Department Overview The RF Site Infrastructure team is part of the Systems and Products organization. It is responsible for developing and maintaining the infrastructure for two-way radio communications in Astro, Tetra, PCR & Private Broadband systems. ## Job Description As a Control Hardware Development Engineer in our Public Safety group, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing control hardware solutions for use in public safety radio products. ## Responsibilities - Support and maintain current shipping radio and console products. - Develop and support digital, analog, and audio designs used in Mission Critical Public Safety communication systems. - Develop digital circuitry, including microprocessor/DSP, FPGA, memory, and Ethernet interfaces. - Develop analog circuitry, including audio circuitry, codec interfacing, audio gain, and power amplifier design. - Simulate electrical designs and use the latest test equipment for circuit analysis and certification. - Set up and execute automated tests using Python scripting. - Use test equipment such as scopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, function generators, and audio analyzers to test and certify circuits for compliance with design requirements. - Develop intellectual property for the corporation. ## Desired Skills - Digital circuit design experience with microprocessors/microcontrollers, DSP, FPGA, and memory subsystems. - Wired network design experience, including Ethernet PHY and switches. - Analog and audio circuit design experience, including audio CODECs. - Ability to measure audio performance using associated measurement equipment. - Experience designing with operational amplifiers and with signal-to-noise, dynamic range, clipping, and amplifier feedback circuitry. - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. - Experience using scopes, logic analyzers, and audio test equipment such as signal generators, function generators, and audio analyzers. - Knowledge or experience with digital and analog circuit simulation tools. - Experience with schematic capture tools; Cadence is a plus. - Experience and knowledge in HDL and FPGA design are a plus. ## Basic Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline. - Legal authorization to work in the U.S. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.