Principal Engineer-Hardware (E&E)

About the Job
EDGE is an advanced technology group focused on developing disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. We are dedicated to addressing real-world challenges with the intention of bringing innovative technologies and services to the market swiftly and efficiently. Our core belief is that our people are at the heart of our business, driving us to envision a new world of endless possibilities. We utilize advanced technologies, including autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, and artificial intelligence, understanding that reshaping the fundamentals of the defense industry requires collaboration and creativity. Join our initiative, Advanced Concepts, and help us enable a secure future.

Top Technical Requirements:

• Proficient in using Altium or similar PCB design software for schematic capture, component library management, SPICE analysis, and layout design.
• Extensive experience in designing electronic safety and arming devices adhering to military standards such as MIL-STD-1316.
• Experience with advanced chips such as FPGA, MCUs, and DDR memories.
• Expertise in layout design of advanced multilayer PCBs, including techniques like blind-buried vias, via-in-pad strategies, Ball Grid Array (BGA) configurations, and Surface-Mount Technology (SMT)/Plated-Through-Hole (PTH) components.
• Ability to design PCBs for harsh environments typically encountered in military applications, utilizing special materials or design techniques.
• Specialized expertise in designing embedded systems, integrating passive and active components within the PCB substrate.
• Proficient in segregating analog and digital domains within PCB layouts to maintain signal integrity and minimize interference.
• Skilled in drawing PCB layouts for power systems, including component placement, signal routing, power planes, and thermal management.
• Capable of designing for low EMI and noise, incorporating proper grounding, shielding, and filtering.
• Experience in generating data packs such as BOMs, Gerber files, and assembly drawings.
• Ensure detailed and accurate documentation for complex printed circuit boards following applicable IPC and Military standards.
• Mentor and train junior technical personnel.
• Proficient with debugging tools such as integrated soft logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of microcontroller and digital signal processor architectures to optimize PCB designs for specific applications.
• Ability to mitigate ESD issues in PCB layout.
• Conduct hardware testing and troubleshooting with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Knowledge/Qualification & Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in VHDL code writing.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Altium Designer.
• Proven track record of successfully executing PCB designs in a defense context.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hardware related to PCB prototypes.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Experience in digital electronics, including power supply types (buck, boost, fly-back, inverters, DC/DC) and high-speed data handling within defense applications.