Hardware Architect

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

LOCATION: Melbourne / Florida (US-FL), United States |
BRAND: KB Signaling |
REQUISITION : 10334 |
JOB GRADE: 14 |
ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling platforms and solutions, supporting our Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) global business unit. We are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet.

The Hardware Architect performs both analog and digital circuit design/analysis and product validation. The Hardware Architect is responsible for the full life cycle of a development program, from initial requirements to product delivery.

• Perform electronic circuit design and analysis in the areas of mixed signal, analog, and digital design.
• Execute schematic capture and circuit simulation.
• Define the hardware architecture including the functional and structural breakdown into hardware components.
• Perform real time testing and troubleshooting of mixed signal PCB assemblies.
• Execute test procedures and record results in accordance with standard processes.
• Analyze electronic circuits using lab equipment, including function generators, oscilloscopes, power supplies, ESD/EFT generator, isolation testers, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers.
• Assist in resolving open design issues during development by modifying designs via white wires and soldering through-hole/SMT components.
• Define main technical decisions for hardware development including tools and methodology, analog front end architecture, DC/DC Power controllers, preferred parts list recommendations and definition of CAD constraints.
• Prepare and perform hardware requirements tests, integrations tests and verification of deliverables.
• Collaborate with various internal groups to provide troubleshooting support, root cause analysis and resolution for product issues.
• Lead regulatory and customer mandated EMI/EMC compliance testing and troubleshooting.
• Owner of all Electrical Hardware documentation throughout the lifecycle development.
• Actively participate in design reviews and research. Provide feedback on new electronic architectures and technologies as well as obsolescent designs.
• Define the production test needs and strategy.
• Work with validation engineers to ensure requirements traceability to verifications.

• Engineering Work Package Scope, Quality, Schedule, Budget and Technical Performance
• Project documentation approval completion and Design Freeze

• 2+ years in Hardware Design Engineering disciplines
• Analog Design Experience

• Experience with PADS Professional:
  Logic and Layout Design Tools
• Experience with Hyperlynx Simulation Tools
• Experience with Xpedition Design Tools
• Experience with PCB Design
• Experience troubleshooting PCB assemblies down to the component level
• Performing Environmental and EMI/EMC Testing
• Digital/microcontroller design
• FPGA/VHDL/Verilog design
• Experience with fault injection testing
• Experience with Fail-safe/vital design and AREMA/CENELEC standards

• Modeling and Simulation
• Verification
• Detail Design
• Communication and Interpersonal skills (teamwork and leadership)
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities
  
  Risk Management
• Organization and Planning
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Team building and coordination

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Engineering or another technical field
• Desirable Master’s Degree of Science in Engineering or another technical field

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Melbourne, FL is $72,400–$108,600 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors including years of experience and education. Employees will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans, 401k plan, and receive vacation, personal paid absence, paid holidays, floating holiday, parental leave, stock purchase options, and bonuses.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note:

At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

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