Digital Design Engineer

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.

Why work for us? We prioritize innovation and creativity, career advancement opportunities, a collaborative culture, work -life balance, and competitive compensation and benefits. The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that defines us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

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 Include

• 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 – Exel, Word, Visio
• Familiarity with layout tools – like PADs software

Requirements Include

• 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

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