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AMPEX DATA SYSTEMS CORP

Hardware Engineer III

Hayward, CA · On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

Ampex is a small, fast-paced, growing aerospace company looking for new teammates. Ampex is looking for a highly skilled and organized Hardware Engineer III to join our multi-disciplinary engineering ...

MACOM

Hardware Engineer, Principal

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$98 - $167/hr

Hardware Engineer, Principal * The Hardware Engineer, Principal designs, develops, and documents ... Creates electrical symbols and layout footprints for new components. * Creates Bill of Material ...

Hermeus

Manufacturing Engineer, New Grad

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$91K - $112K/yr

By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the ... About the Role Hermeus is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated New Grad Manufacturing Engineer to ...

Hermeus

Manufacturing Engineer, New Grad

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$91K - $112K/yr

By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the ... About the Role Hermeus is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated New Grad Manufacturing Engineer to ...

SAIC

Senior Hardware Engineer

Santa Maria, CA · Hybrid

$120K - $160K/yr

Hardware Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 25% of the time Minimum Clearance ... Experience in designing new or modifying existing products, developing technical specifications for ...

Assa Abloy

Sr. Hardware Engineer

Lake Forest, CA · On-site

$114K - $152K/yr

They enjoy solving problems, are flexible, and are open to quickly learning and adapting to new ... Mentor hardware engineers and provide technical guidance on design quality. * Drive complex ...

ASSA ABLOY

Sr. Hardware Engineer

Lake Forest, CA · Hybrid

$114K - $152K/yr

They enjoy solving problems, are flexible, and are open to quickly learning and adapting to new ... Mentor hardware engineers and provide technical guidance on design quality. * Drive complex ...

Hermeus

Manufacturing Engineer, New Grad

Los Angeles, CA

$91K - $112K/yr

By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the ... About the Role Hermeus is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated New Grad Manufacturing Engineer to ...

SAIC

Senior Hardware Engineer

Santa Maria, CA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Hardware Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 25% of the time Minimum Clearance ... Experience in designing new or modifying existing products, developing technical specifications for ...

Socket.dev

Hardware Engineer, ATE

Irvine, CA · On-site

$86 - $135/hr

Overview Synaptics is looking for a Hardware Engineer, ATE to join our growing organization. You ... Positive attitude and work ethic; unafraid to ask questions and explore new ideas * Strong ...

Synaptics Inc

Hardware Engineer, ATE

Irvine, CA · On-site

$86K - $135K/yr

Overview Synaptics is looking for a Hardware Engineer, ATE to join our growing organization. You ... Positive attitude and work ethic; unafraid to ask questions and explore new ideas * Strong ...

Innoflight LLC

Hardware Engineer III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$115K - $173K/yr

Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight--one of San Diego's fastest-growing Aerospace and ... A DAY IN THE LIFE: As a Hardware Engineer III , you'll take technical ownership of complex ...

Synaptics Inc.

Hardware Engineer, ATE

Irvine, CA

$86K - $135K/yr

Overview Synaptics is looking for a Hardware Engineer, ATE to join our growing organization. You ... Positive attitude and work ethic; unafraid to ask questions and explore new ideas * Strong ...

Innoflight

Hardware Engineer III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$115K - $173K/yr

Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight-one of San Diego's fastest-growing Aerospace and ... A DAY IN THE LIFE: As a Hardware Engineer III , you'll take technical ownership of complex ...

Socket.dev

Hardware Engineer, Materra

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$159 - $239/hr

The Role You will be a hands-on senior hardware engineer on the project, working alongside the ... new products or systems from prototype through initial revenue). How You Will Make 10X Impact

Innoflight LLC

Hardware Engineer III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$116 - $173/hr

Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight--one of San Diego's fastest-growing Aerospace and ... A DAY IN THE LIFE: As a Hardware Engineer III, you'll take technical ownership of complex ...

Videndum plc

Hardware Engineer III

Irvine, CA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

... new creative heights. Teradek, a Videndum brand based in Irvine, CA, manufactures wireless video ... The Hardware Design Engineer III is responsible for the design, development, testing, and support ...

Rivet Industries

Hardware Engineer, EE Design

San Jose, CA · On-site

$160K - $220K/yr

Hardware Engineer, Electrical Engineer Design Location: 2550 N First Street Suite 250, San Jose ... Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges. * Must be a US Person (citizen or permanent ...

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What is the difference between New Grad Hardware Engineer vs Hardware Design Engineer?

AspectNew Grad Hardware EngineerHardware Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, team-based hardware developmentDesign-focused, often in R&D or product development teams
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, semiconductor firms, consumer electronicsElectronics manufacturers, semiconductor companies, aerospace

New Grad Hardware Engineers typically start with foundational skills and assist in hardware development projects, while Hardware Design Engineers focus on creating detailed hardware schematics and specifications. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds, but the Design Engineer role often involves more specialized design tasks and experience.

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Hardware Engineer III

AMPEX DATA SYSTEMS CORP

Hayward, CA • On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description:

Hardware Engineer III


Do you excel in an environment that values working and playing hard? Would you like to be part of a team developing, maintaining, and supporting the latest technologies in the field of rugged avionics, network security, and intelligent data management? Ampex is a small, fast-paced, growing aerospace company looking for new teammates.


Ampex is looking for a highly skilled and organized Hardware Engineer III to join our multi-disciplinary engineering team in developing leading data management solution products for aerospace applications. Ampex provides a dynamic environment where you can apply your skills on a diversity of technical challenges.


Job Overview


Ampex is seeking a candidate with experience in system and board level high speed circuit design and implementation based embedded system. The successful candidate must be able to work in a team environment throughout the project stages from requirements definition, design documentation, implementation, qualification testing and product support.


This position is to be filled onsite in Hayward, CA. No employer visa sponsorship is available.


Principle Duties

  • Report to hardware engineering manager
  • Conduct system level requirements analysis and produce circuit requirements
  • Design, develop and implement high speed circuit
  • Interface and supervise the PCB layout designer
  • Develop, verification and validation procedures
  • Preform verification and validation testing
  • Document and maintain design configuration data
Requirements:
  • Must have a BS degree in Electrical or Computer engineering or equivalent
  • 5 to 7 years’ experience in hardware development
  • Experience in high-speed digital circuits and board design
  • Basic understanding FPGA logic design and simulation
  • Experience in microprocessor system architecture
  • Proficiency in design software tools
  • Skilled in system test and validation methods
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be U.S. Citizens - this position will be working directly on a contract with the U.S. Government, which requires all employees performing these functions be U.S. Citizens. This position is contingent on the applicant providing proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Compensation

  • Salary Range: $115,000-$135,000 (based on experience)
  • 100% PAID COVERAGE for Medical, Dental, and Vision for the EMPLOYEE
  • 401(k) Employer Match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (company funded)
  • MetLife Life Insurance: 1x salary to a maximum of $100,000 (company funded)
  • MetLife Short-Term Disability (company funded)
  • MetLife Long-Term Disability (company funded)
  • PTO: 17 days
  • Holidays: 11 days
  • HealthCare FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA

About Ampex


Since 1944, Ampex has been a leader in cutting edge technology to solve the toughest data storage challenges. Today, with its lineage as one of Silicon Valley’s first companies, Ampex continues to innovate in the embedded computing industry by designing and manufacturing rugged, onboard, compute systems for aerospace and ground vehicles that can acquire, store, process, and analyze a variety of data types to include radio frequency, video, and platform bus data among many others.


Ampex supports customers in the government defense and commercial sectors for mission system and flight test operations. Ampex is a Delta Information Systems Company and is headquartered in Hayward, California with locations in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Tokyo, Japan.


Ampex is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran, or disability status.

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