Hardware Architect
 

LOCATION: Melbourne / Florida (US-FL), United States | BRAND: KB Signaling | REQUISITION ID: 10334 | JOB GRADE: 14 |

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling platforms and solutions, supporting our Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) global business unit. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary

The Hardware Architect performs both analog and digital circuit design/analysis and product validation. The Hardware Architect is responsible for the full life cycle of a development program, from initial requirements to product delivery.

Essential Functions: 

• Perform electronic circuit design and analysis in the areas of mixed signal, analog, and digital design.
• Execute schematic capture and circuit simulation.

• Define the hardware architecture including the functional and structural breakdown into hardware components.
• Perform real time testing and troubleshooting of mixed signal PCB assemblies.
• Execute test procedures and record results in accordance with standard processes.
• Analyze electronic circuits using lab equipment, including function generators, oscilloscopes, power supplies, ESD/EFT generator, isolation testers, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers.
• Assist in resolving open design issues during development by modifying designs via white wires and soldering through-hole/SMT components.
• Define main technical decisions for hardware development including tools and methodology, analog front end architecture, DC/DC Power controllers, preferred parts list recommendations and definition of CAD constraints.
• Prepare and perform hardware requirements tests, integrations tests and verification of deliverables
• Collaborate with various internal groups to provide troubleshooting support, root cause analysis and resolution for product issues.
• Lead regulatory and customer mandated EMI/EMC compliance testing and troubleshooting.
• Owner of all Electrical Hardware documentation throughout the lifecycle development.
• Actively participate in design reviews and research. Provide feedback on new electronic architectures and technologies as well as obsolescent designs.
• Define the production test needs and strategy.
• Work with validation engineers to ensure requirements traceability to verifications.

Performance measurements: 

• Engineering Work Package Scope, Quality, Schedule, Budget and Technical Performance
• Project documentation approval completion and Design Freeze

Experience

• 2+ years in Hardware Design Engineering disciplines

• Analog Design Experience

Desirable:

• Experience with PADS Professional: Logic and Layout Design Tools
• Experience with Hyperlynx Simulation Tools
• Experience with Xpedition Design Tools
• Experience with PCB Design
• Experience troubleshooting PCB assemblies down to the component level
• Performing Environmental and EMI/EMC Testing
• Digital/microcontroller design
• FPGA/VHDL/Verilog design
• Experience with fault injection testing
• Experience with Fail-safe/vital design and AREMA/CENELEC standards

Competencies & Skills: 

• Modeling and Simulation
• Verification
• Detail Design
• Communication and Interpersonal skills (teamwork and leadership) 

• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities 
• Risk Management
• Organization and Planning

• Analytical and critical thinking 

• Team building and coordination

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Engineering or another technical field 
• Desirable Master’s Degree of Science in Engineering or another technical field

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Melbourne, FL is $72,400–$108,600 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. KB Signaling is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.