Digital Design Engineer

Company Overview

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Job Summary

As a Digital Design Engineer at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by being responsible for developing and supporting control systems for RF interference mitigation products.

Primary Responsibilities

• Embedded C/C++ coding, compiling, debugging, and integration with digital hardware.
• Develop embedded control algorithms, architecture, and code.
• FPGA/CPLD design and VHDL coding, simulation, and synthesis for embedded applications.
• Design schematics containing components such as programmable logic, microcontrollers, analog, digital I/O, standard interfaces (e.g. LVDS, USB, Ethernet, RS-485), and DC/DC converters.
• Integral involvement in all phases of hardware and firmware development, including digital control module design, architecture, coding, simulation, module testing, system testing, firmware verification/validation, and production support.
• Test firmware for compliance to requirements, verification of functionality and performance using Pole/Zero hardware and commercial equipment such as in-circuit emulators, logic analyzers, mixed-signal oscilloscopes, network and spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in embedded firmware development using C/C++ & Assembly language for microcontrollers.
• Experience in FPGA/CPLD design and VHDL/Verilog coding for embedded applications.
• Experience developing analog and digital electronic systems.
• Proficiency at solving problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to appropriately apply engineering principles and concepts to the area of embedded control.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug hardware control issues.
• Ability to define critical project criteria to ensure timely completion.
• Ability to draw solutions from both formal training and experience.
• Ability to work independently and within a tight-knit team environment.
• Ability to follow company procedures and work instructions.
• Experience in an RF/analog hardware environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with embedded control design and coding for the defense industry is highly desirable.
• Experience with Agile software development and Git is desirable.
• Experience with signal processing is a plus.
• Familiarity with requirements management and verifications.
• Familiarity with MS Office programs – Excel, Word, Visio.
• Familiarity with layout tools – like PADs software.

Requirements

• BSEE or BSCE from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
• 4-10 years of developing and supporting embedded control systems (can include co-op experience).
• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)).

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Annual incentive plan (bonus) Paid vacation and sick time Up to 10 paid holidays/year 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paid Other ancillary insurance options available 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable) Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

Additional Benefits

• A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions;
• Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance;
• Wellness Programs;
• Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability;
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance;
• Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance;
• Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance;
• Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance;
• Commuter Benefits;
• Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence;
• Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance; Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services.

Eligibility for Benefits

Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Additional Information

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.