Digital Hardware Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Digital Hardware Engineer to design, develop, and enhance digital hardware for embedded control platforms. This role involves hands-on circuit and PCB design, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering reliable, production-ready hardware for industrial environments.

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

Circuit & PCB Design

• Design and update schematics and printed circuit boards for embedded digital control systems

• Select components and manage constraints while ensuring DFM (Design for Manufacture) and DFT (Design for Test) practices

• Conduct peer reviews for schematics, PCB layouts, and design outputs
  

Digital Interfaces & Embedded Systems

• Design microcontroller I/O, signal conditioning, and serial communication interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART)

• Collaborate with firmware engineers on interface definition, timing, and board bring-up
  

Manufacturing & Cross-Functional Support

• Plan and execute board-level validation, functional testing, and environmental/EMC testing

• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions

• Partner with manufacturing teams to resolve build issues and support engineering changes

• Support production release, including first article reviews and sustaining improvements
  

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop production-ready documentation such as BOMs, cost estimates, and interface specifications

• Maintain revision control and change documentation throughout the product lifecycle

• Stay updated with latest tools, technologies, and standards in digital hardware design

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on digital circuits
  

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of digital logic, embedded microcontrollers, and serial communication protocols (SPI, I²C)

• Experience with external communication interfaces such as Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485

• Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium)

• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, Simulink) is a plus

• Knowledge of FPGA/CPLD development and HDL (VHDL, Verilog) is a plus

• Understanding of IPC-610, UL/CSA, and compliance standards preferred
  

Work Environment & Culture

• Collaborative and innovation-driven environment

• Strong focus on continuous improvement and modern engineering practices

• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge industrial products designed for harsh environments