Mixed-Signal Hardware Engineer at University of Oklahoma

The Advanced Radar Research Center’s Mixed-Signal Hardware Engineer participates in all phases of the product lifecycle including, concept creation, requirements definition, detailed design (e.g., analog, digital, schematic capture, PCB layout), analysis, overseeing the fabrication of hardware, testing, and integration. This position supports numerous projects at varying stages of lifecycle development and provides opportunities to engage in hands-on design, integration, and testing, while working collaboratively with professionals across multiple disciplines.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for mixed-signal electronic hardware, production, test, debugging, and design for manufacturing.
• Performs mixed-signal circuit design and system-level evaluation.
• Performs analysis, integration, test, debugging and some design work for printed circuit boards.
• Performs hardware modification and solder rework, as needed.
• Designs PCB layout, integration, and testing.
• Designs and implements hardware communications, acquisition, and control systems.
• Performs integration of circuit implementation and real-time testing.
• Participates in field experiments and data validation.
• Hands-on testing and debugging of circuitry.
• Provide consulting to system-level designs, including costing, lead times, and alternative solutions.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree, AND:

• 36 months of analog and digital design experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree for a total of 84 months’ related experience.

Skills:

• Willingness to work as an integral part of a high-energy team of engineers and scientists

• Strong desire to learn new technical skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Able to communicate and build rapport quickly with students, faculty, and staff

Certifications:

• None

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to engage in repetitive motions and communicate effectively.  
• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods,
• Ability to communicate, including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others.
• Ability to use a computer daily.
• Ability to work in varied settings and locations as determined by research goals.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. 

Departmental Preferences:

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent military/work experience
• 2+ years experience or familiarity with the PCB fabrication and component placement process (both manual and automated)
• Experience with radars and associated technologies, familiar with radar concepts such as RF/IF transceivers, microwave subsystems, and control systems
• 3D CAD/modeling experience (e.g., Solid Works)
• Knowledge of embedded hardware systems and familiarity with low-level protocols necessary to facilitate intercommunication between such systems
• Proficiency in the design, analysis, modeling, integration, and testing of mixed-signal systems and subsystems
• Proficiency in PCB layout (e.g., Altium Designer)
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment operation, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and function/waveform generators
• RF/analog/digital circuit/system design, simulation, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in the design, analysis, modeling, integration, and testing of mixed-signal systems and subsystems

Supervision: None

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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