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# Hardware Design Engineer

- **Company:** Cache Valley Photonics, Inc.
- **Location:** Morrisville, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Altium Designer, Network Analysis, Computer Engineering, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Scripting, Git, Bitbucket, Pcb Layout, Software Version Control
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bb2c013c4b148c14

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Version control?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * At least five years with Altium or comparable PCB design tool

 * Experience with digital and mixed-signal circuit design
 * Experience with oscilloscopes, network analyzers and similar laboratory tools
 * Experience with revision-control systems such as Git, BitBucket and Allspice
 * Familiarity with soldering, board inspection and rework is welcome
 * Familiarity with firmware or scripting tools such as Python is welcome
 * Good written and oral communication skills, * BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar discipline, * Bachelor's (Required)

## Description

* Use Altium to design and maintain PCB schematics and generate orderable packages
 * Use SPICE and other simulation tools to validate circuit performance before spins
 * Lead internal multi-disciplinary reviews to identify and resolve potential electro-mechanical issues with interference, grounding, cable harnessing and the like
 * Lead bring-up of new boards including power and timing validation
 * Analyze signal timing and waveforms using oscilloscopes and other lab instruments
 * Keep a sense of humor and positive perspective that transcends setbacks

Additional Responsibilities

 * Work with firmware and FPGA engineers on pin assignment and configuration, selection of appropriate memory components, control and communication interfaces between ICs, etc
 * Work with PCB layout engineers through initial component placement and routing review
 * Support regulatory testing including IEC 61326 EMC and emissions, 61010 electrical safety, 47 CFR FCC Part 15/18 emissions and other appropriate standards
 * Recommend components and connectors to meet operational product requirements
 * Work with manufacturing to analyze electrical issues arising in product assembly and customer RMAs
 * Contribute to other aspects of company development as needed


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