Job Title: Hardware Engineer (D.O.E.)
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Senior Project Manager
Job Summary:
Vanteon is openly seeking applicants for a Hardware Engineer role. The specific level will be dependent on the applicant's level of experience; it could include either (1) Junior Hardware Engineer, (2) Hardware Engineer, or (3) Senior Hardware Engineer. This role is generally responsible for assisting in planning the architecture and development of high-speed hardware design.
Duties/Responsibilities
The following is a list of expected duties involved with the position. It is not fully inclusive, and additional ones may be assigned as determined by management:
- Board-level digital design and schematic capture in Altium Designer
- Assist in digital system architecture development & partitioning
- Develop detailed technical documentation
- Collaborate with other engineers in design and integration efforts.
Required Specialized Skills/Knowledge
- Understanding PCB design and EMC compliance issues
- Design for Testability and Manufacturing
- System and Timing Analysis
- PCB design with advanced FPGAs or processors
- Experience troubleshooting and debugging PCBs
- PCB re-work, SMT, and through-hole soldering experience
- Preference is given to those with experience or knowledge of high-speed digital design principles
- Highly motivated, well-organized self-starter with excellent analytical and communication skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS Preferred)
- 2+ years of hardware design experience (includes COOPs)
- Minimum 1-year experience using Altium Designer
Other Requirements
- Training and regular duties require a regular in-office presence. Hybrid/flexible scheduling is available based on business needs.
- Although minimal, some circumstances may require a weekly commitment above 40 hours or hours outside of regular business hours.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Be able to perform low to moderately strenuous physical activities requiring standing, walking, and reaching.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
The physical demands described above represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vanteon Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Compensation Range
Although a candidate's specific compensation will depend highly on their specific skills and experience, the anticipated compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000, plus a competitive benefits package.
The position is eligible for various bonuses, including client referrals, employee referrals, publications, and extra effort.
Please note that all offers for hire are contingent on passing e-verification, background checks, and drug screenings. In addition, you must be able to work with ITAR and CUI data.
About Vanteon
Vanteon is an engineering services company focused on wireless and RF design. We offer Analog, Digital, RF, Hardware, Software, and FPGA design services. At Vanteon, we develop products for companies that range from small start-ups to large Fortune 50 companies. The designs we create include Software Defined Radio (SDR), WiFi, Bluetooth, etc., for markets like telecom (3G, 4G, 5G cellular), Aviation, Medical, Government, Industrial, and more. Types of projects include handheld devices, wearables, RADAR, signal/spectrum analyzers, and wireless widgets of all kinds. Vanteon has been voted one of the "Best Companies to Work for in NY" for twelve years running; several of those times, we've ranked in the top 5. Working at Vanteon is like working at a dozen companies at once. It's tough to beat that kind of diversity in a job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- This position will work on federal contracts that require individuals to have unrestricted access to data that may be subject to ITAR or CUI regulations. In general, this requires U.S. citizenship or green card status. Is this a concern for you?
- This position is based out of Pittsford, NY, and requires a substantial in-office presence. We are only considering candidates at this time that are local to the Greater Rochester Area. Is this a concern for you?
Experience:
- Altium Designer: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person