Jr. Hardware Design Engineer

Salary Range $74,000 - $90,000 
Starting salary is DOE

Why join the General Micro Systems team?

Since its inception in 1979, General Micro Systems has been a leader in the embedded computing market, becoming the oldest supplier of embedded computers in the world. We are proud to be able to outpace the market with innovations and products that continue to leave their mark on the industry. GMS strives to provide customers with the solutions they need - at the lowest possible price without compromising quality or customer service. The expertise of our GMS team and our commitment to utilizing modern technologies in product development have resulted in media recognition for our innovations and more ‘Product of the Year’ awards than all our competitors combined.

We pride ourselves on an inclusive work environment where employees respect and support each other, and employee growth and development are supported by management.

What we offer full-time employees:

Well-being:

Paid Time Off provided annually:

• 1 – 3 weeks of accrued vacation based on length of employment
• 56 hours of sick leave
• Up to 3 Floating Holidays for personal observances
• 11 Company-observed Holidays

Monday – Friday

Standard work week

Benefits offered:

Anthem HMO and PPO

Medical Plan options

To further your development in your position, GMS provides 50% tuition reimbursement* following successful completion of approved courses. (* requirements apply)

Anthem HMO and PPO

Dental Plans options

Anthem Vision Plan

Company-paid employee

Life Insurance

Supplemental Benefits –

optional Life Insurance,

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401K plan

Growth:

To further your development in your position, GMS provides 50% tuition reimbursement* following successful completion of approved courses. (* requirements apply)

GMS seeks to provide our employees with growth and advancement, and we encourage promotion from within

Summary

Circuit design and analysis using design tools, directing PCB layout, prototype verification using lab instrumentation and PC-based development tools, supporting manufacturing introduction and sustaining. Must be able to work in a team environment with manufacturing and various engineering disciplines, including System, Software, and Mechanical, by performing the following duties.
 

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates hardware design solutions such as digital and analog circuit design, cabling and interconnect design, firmware applications, microprocessor-based board-level design, or real-time embedded multiprocessor design
• Performs the engineering life cycle for hardware product implementation
• Writes product functional specifications as directed by Engineering Management
• Implements product solutions and features using a hardware description language, CAD tools, and other tools as required
• Performs schematic entry as directed by Engineering Management
• Maintains relationships with vendors and recommends necessary parts
• Makes modifications to product lines as directed by Engineering Management
• Bill of Materials and verification of contents as directed by Engineering Management
• Responsible for projected data as specified in applicable procedures
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of Engineering Schematic symbol libraries
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's of Science in Computer or Electrical Engineering preferred

OR  Associate Degree in Science (or equivalent) and two years of experience in electronic design

OR a minimum of four years of work experience in a related field.

• Experience with full life cycle development from proof of concept through manufacturing, including digital and analog hardware design, implementation, test and documentation
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and Xilinx development tools
• Intel architecture processor design, including Core i7 preferred
• High-speed digital design, including PCI Express Gen 2/3, USB 3, DDR3/DDR4
• FPGA design, including VHDL and Xilinx FPGA

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be detail-oriented and balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess the ability to successfully plan, prioritize, and organize work activities and adhere to strict deadlines, follow instructions, procedures, and policies; identify and solve problems
• Must be conscientious about assignments and complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner
• Require minimal supervision to successfully complete tasks and assignments
• Must demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignments/projects
• Must report to work at scheduled time and maintain satisfactory attendance with limited unscheduled absences
• Must exhibit a professional appearance and behavior, and maintain satisfactory performance consistent with expectations of the position and GMS policies
• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with executives, colleagues, and individuals, internal or external
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management
• Must remain poised, professional, and diplomatic under pressure
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Must possess the ability and desire to encourage and facilitate a positive and productive work environment for all employees
• Must be able to work on-site the standard 8 AM-5 PM, Monday – Friday schedule and additional hours as necessary
• Limited travel required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, and lift up to 30 lbs. with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, feel or type and utilize a telephone, copier, printer, computer, calculator, mouse, keyboard and monitor to perform daily duties. The employee regularly engages in personal interaction with company personnel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus and utilize a computer monitor under fluorescent lighting and/or daylight where applicable.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will be required to conduct work in the engineering lab
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk up and down one flight of stairs

Must be a US Citizen, Permanent US Resident, or currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without current or future employment sponsorship.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

General Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Post-offer applicants must pass a drug screen test. If required, must pass a background check and/or have the ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance.

General Micro Systems, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GMS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GMS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. GMS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. GMS encourages applicants of all ages.

General Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) has been in the embedded computing market since 1979 and is the oldest supplier of embedded computers in the world. Since its inception, GMS has been true to its mission statement to be the world’s leading technology independent supplier of Computing Engines.

GMS engineers have utilized over 40 different CPU technologies to optimize our computing engine designs to be the most efficient processing sub-systems in the embedded computing market.

Not only has GMS demonstrated superiority in hardware design, but also in software support. GMS software engineers are experts in a wide variety of languages and operating systems, as well as experts in software development for embedded microprocessors and microcontrollers and system BIOS development.

This unparalleled commitment to modern technology has earned GMS the highest level of respect from our customers, the media, and even the competition. GMS has been recognized by the media for our innovation and we have received more ‘Product of the Year’ awards than all of our competitors combined.