Hardware Engineer (Electrical Engineering) with ...

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina Date of Availability: Jan 3, 2022 Overview: Catalyst Solutions has an opening in support of a fast-paced, high-priority, defense technology program. We are looking for an Embedded Systems (Hardware) Engineer with the requisite hands-on experience and technical capacity to design and implement embedded hardware requirements associated with software defined radios, radio frequency (RF) propagation, microcontrollers, field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), system-on-a-chip (SoC) devices, and a range of embedded processors. This position requires a person who is driven to excel in a hands-on design, integration, and testing environment while collaborating with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals. Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance is preferred. Education Requirements: A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Physical Science is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program is preferred. Experience Requirements: The following requirements apply.• A minimum of three (3) years of experience performing hands-on embedded hardware engineering activities such as selecting components, designing printed circuit boards, programming firmware, and interfacing to external hardware. • A minimum total of six (6) years of experience in a relevant technical field, to include: systems analysis, systems architecture, systems integration, hardware engineering, software engineering, and/or test and evaluation support - preferably for defense-related command, control, communication, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) requirements. Specific Performance Requirements: • Design and implement hardware solutions using RISC processors. Integrate software into hardware solutions.• Interface with external hardware using standard busses and installing/developing drivers in an embedded Linux environment.• Apply basic Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) concepts such as timing, basic digital design and common FPGA interfaces.• Apply an understanding of project requirements and hardware engineering to select components (microcontrollers, sensors, power supply circuitry, ports, and supporting circuitry).• Develop circuit board solutions for design testing.• Develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) for production with the use of PCB design software.• Assemble initial PCBs with components for hardware testing (using soldering skills).• Design and perform hardware tests to verify performance.• Effectively utilize circuit analysis tools such as multimeters, spectroscopes, and oscilloscopes. • Perform the technical and engineering functions needed to translate a system operational and/or functional need into a system enhancement through design modification or a new system design.• Provide requirements analysis and design to support the integration of new hardware. • Perform market research of new Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) equipment to identify solutions for emerging system performance requirements and to recommend for further Government evaluation. General Performance Requirements: • Develop and maintain the following systems engineering and requirements analysis documents: requirements traceability matrix, performance specification, and system verification document.• Integrate systems of systems in accordance with industry standards and best practices for open systems integration, service-oriented architectures, and systems of systems.• Perform testing and evaluation (T&E) on existing and emergent technologies, solutions, and systems for the Department of Defense (DoD) in support of technology transfer agreements.• Assist the Government in the development of T&E plans to include identifying the tests to be performed, procedures for T&E execution, and schedule for T&E activities. Perform T&E support in conjunction with Government personnel to ensure developed solutions meet performance threshold requirements.• Support the development and implementation of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and other Systems Engineering and Technical Review (SETR) events, as required.• Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of T&E related efforts. • Assist with System Functionality Testing (SFT) to ensure all components are fully operational and functional. • Work deliberately and collaboratively with software engineers and cybersecurity specialists as a member of a multi-disciplinary technical team.• Understand and apply Systems Engineering best practices in accordance with IEEE 15288.2 - Standard for Technical Reviews and Audits on Defense Programs.• Participate in technical planning and the development of technical documentation. • Assist with the collection, analysis, transformation, dissemination, visualization and development of engineering related programmatic documentation supporting command decisions and briefings. • Support architecture management IAW the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Version 2.02.• Develop professional technical narratives that accurately convey technical knowledge, ideas, concepts, and understanding for technical or non-technical audiences, as needed. Examples include the development of a Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) or a Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).• Review technical content within non-engineering documents such as contracts or program reports. Provide a review summary to the client with recommendations as applicable. Qualifications and Certifications: • Qualifications pertaining to hands-on design, build, and testing of embedded hardware/software systems are most relevant for this position.• DAWIA Certifications are an asset, especially in Systems Engineering (SE) and Test and Evaluation (T&E).• Defense Acquisition University (DAU) courses are an asset, especially in the SE and T&E content.

Created: 2025-11-15