Circuit Design Engineer

JOB OVERVIEW

We seek a passionate engineer with in-depth knowledge of cameras to join our growing Alphacore’s team of innovative professionals. The successful candidate will have experience in design and implementation of high-speed video cameras, with hands-on knowledge of printed circuit board (PCB) hardware design and field programmable gate array (FPGA) coding and application. Alphacore is creating state-of-the-art imaging solutions for a range of imaging applications for conventional and radiation-hardened high-speed visible and infrared light camera markets. Responsibilities include the following:

• Architecture, specification, and development of high-speed camera systems
• Research and development for camera PCB components and systems
• Development of FPGA-based code to implement algorithms for image capture, data processing, and data transmission
• Design and construction of camera systems that balance cost and imaging performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Detailed knowledge of imaging sensor devices and applications
• Experience with developing and debugging FPGA code in Verilog and/or VHDL
• Familiarity with multiple families of FPGAs from leading vendors (e.g., Xilinx, Altera, Microsemi) and their development systems
• Experience in designing custom PCBs with Eagle or similar systems
• Experience with setting up, programming, and using laboratory instrumentation for PCB debug
• Experience with C/C++, Eagle, Verilog/VHDL, LabView

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Track record of driving ideas from design through commercialization
• Enthusiastic about growing within start-up organizations
• Success in reaching aggressive goals as part of a small, dedicated team

ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCES

• Image sensor testing and test hardware development
• Scripting languages such as Python
• GUI development tools such as QT and TKinter
• Working with PCB vendors for fabrication and assembly services
• CMOS sensors and algorithms for sensor and optics processing
• Fiber optic, copper and wireless data interfaces suitable for camera systems
• Camera optics design and implementation
• Mixed-signal IC designs (amplifiers, data converters, chip interfaces)
• Radiation hardening and radiation qualification (system level, board level, chip level)
• Creation of engineering documentation and support of customer documentation
• Thermal analysis

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH ALPHACORE:

• The chance to be a part of the rapidly growing startup in microelectronic field and the next success story
• Opportunity to work remotely
• Diverse work environment
• A knowledgeable and high-achieving, experienced and fun team.

• 401K plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid company holidays,
• Medical, dental, vision, life and other voluntary benefits
• Family care and bonding leave
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities