XDLINX Space Labs

Hardware Design Engineer

2-10 years

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Job Summary We are looking for a skilled and motivated Hardware Design Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing analog, digital, mixed-signal, and high-speed electronic hardware for embedded systems. The role involves hardware architecture, schematic design, power supply design, PCB development, SI/PI analysis, board bring-up, and product validation. Key Responsibilities · Design and develop electronic hardware from concept to production. · Develop hardware architecture based on system requirements. · Create schematics, perform component selection, and support PCB layout activities. · Design STM32 or similar microcontroller-based embedded hardware platforms. · Design FPGA-based hardware platforms (AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Lattice, or equivalent). · Design power supply circuits, including DC-DC converters, LDOs, PMICs, and power sequencing. · Design and review high-speed interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, LVDS, and other serial communication interfaces. · Analyze and optimize PCB layouts for Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI). · Perform board bring-up, debugging, hardware validation, and root cause analysis. · Conduct circuit simulations and hardware verification using industry-standard tools. · Collaborate with firmware, PCB layout, mechanical, manufacturing, and system engineering teams. · Prepare technical documentation including schematics, BOMs, design reports, test plans, and validation reports. Required Qualifications · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related field. · 2–10 years of experience in hardware design and development. Essential Skills · Strong knowledge of analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics design. · Experience in STM32 or similar microcontroller-based hardware design. · Experience in FPGA board design (AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Lattice, or equivalent). · Experience in schematic capture, component selection, and PCB design support. · Good understanding of Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) concepts. · Familiarity with SI/PI simulation tools such as Ansys SIwave, HyperLynx, Ansys HFSS, or equivalent. · Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or equivalent. · Hands-on experience with laboratory instruments including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and function generators. · Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. · Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Preferred Skills · Experience with high-speed interfaces such as DDR3/DDR4/DDR5, PCIe, USB 3.x, Gigabit Ethernet, LVDS, SerDes, or MIPI. · Knowledge of controlled impedance routing, PCB stack-up design, and high-speed layout guidelines. · Experience in Power Integrity (PI) and Signal Integrity (SI) simulation and optimization. · Familiarity with EMI/EMC design practices and hardware qualification testing. · Experience with power supply design, sequencing, and thermal management. · Exposure to aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, or embedded product development. · Knowledge of design documentation, DFM, DFT, and product lifecycle processes. Tools & Technologies Altium Designer / Cadence Allegro, Ansys SIwave, HyperLynx, LTspice / PSpice,Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, DMM, Function Generator, STM32, ARM Cortex-M Microcontrollers, AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Lattice FPGA Platforms