Hardware Engineer

at  Aeronix Inc

Augustus Aerospace is a premier provider of high-performance software-defined radio payload and processing solutions deployed in small satellites and high-altitude platforms for U.S. government customers. We also develop sophisticated electronically steerable apertures and implement powerful coprocessor capabilities. We are experiencing rapid growth and are seeking talented and motivated scientists, engineers and support staff to help us solve challenging technical problems and build our capabilities.
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Job Overview:
As a Hardware Engineer at Augustus Aerospace, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and testing hardware components and systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, electrical engineers, and product managers, to bring cutting-edge products to market. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver with a strong background in hardware design, testing, and troubleshooting. Your primary work location will be our Centennial, CO headquarters or our customer sites in the metro-Denver area. Travel outside of CO will be limited to a few times a year at most.
Responsibilities:

Hardware Design and Development:

• Support requirements/feasibility analysis and perform development board prototype evaluation
• Design and develop hardware components, including PCBs, circuits, and systems, in accordance with project requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware with software and other components.
• Perform component and/or custom circuit design research (e.g., RF clocks, amplifiers and filters as well as digital processing FPGA/ARM processor and memory interfaces, etc.)
• Design PCB layout and release designs for fabrication/assembly

Prototyping and Testing:

• Create prototypes for hardware components and conduct thorough testing to validate design concepts.
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware-related issues, implementing solutions to ensure optimal performance.
• Power up and test newly assembled PCBs; identify and correct performance problems

Documentation:

• Maintain detailed documentation of hardware designs, testing procedures, and outcomes.
• Work with the documentation team to create user manuals and technical documentation for hardware products.
• Generate schematics and PCB netlist

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with software engineers, electrical engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to product development.
• Participate in design reviews and provide valuable input to improve overall product quality.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure that hardware designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and other relevant guidelines.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Strong technical background in RF and digital board design and layout
• Proven experience in hardware design, development, and testing.
• Proficient in using design and simulation tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, SPICE).
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and other embedded systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Please refer the Job description for details