Radar Hardware Design Engineer

TL;DR

Radar Hardware Design Engineer (Radar/FPGA/RF): Designing digital and analog circuits for next-generation phased array radar systems from concept through production with an accent on high-speed digital + high-frequency RF design up to 12GHz and hardware bring-up. Focus on schematic/layout/artwork generation, troubleshooting, and certifying designs to DO-160, DO-254, and FCC while supporting integration and testing on aircraft.

Company

hirify.global builds safety-enhancing automated aviation technology using phased array radar systems.

What you will do

• Design digital and analog circuits for a next-generation radar system, tracing system-level requirements down to circuit-level implementation.
• Drive design and layout of a multi-processor with an FPGA on-chip using DDR4 memory, plus switching and linear power supply design.
• Own schematic, layout, artwork generation, and hardware bring-up for radar electronics.
• Collaborate with mechanical and system engineering teams on radar system integration and lab/aircraft testing.
• Certify hardware design to DO-160, DO-254 design assurance, and FCC certification requirements.

Requirements

• Electrical engineering fundamentals (B.S. or equivalent) in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with high-speed digital circuits and linear/switching power regulator circuits, including PLLs, VGA, and mixers.
• Ability to use circuit simulators, Altium schematic capture and layout, and SPICE simulation software.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to find root cause and resolve hardware issues.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and Vector Network Analyzers.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience with avionics system architectures and managing certification requirements.
• RF circuit design experience up to 12GHz.
• DO-160 and DO-254 hardware design assurance experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with base salary plus cash and stock option awards.
• Employee medical coverage and 401k contribution.
• Collaborative, mission-driven engineering culture with a casual work environment.
• Opportunity to work on safety-critical aviation technology.

Hiring process

• Application review with pre-employment steps and testing as needed.
• Employment offer contingent on ability to comply with U.S. export control requirements.

Location: Mountain View, California. Must be willing to travel 10% of the time.

Salary: $190,000–$250,000 annual + cash and stock option awards + benefits.