Prototyping and Emulation Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Hardware Design Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA

Client: Altera

Rate: $150K

Job Description:

Domain: Embedded Hardware, PCB Design, FPGA, High-Speed Systems, EMI/EMC
Experience: 10+ years

Role Summary:
San Jose, CA Based - Lead end-to-end hardware development for FPGA/SoC-based systems, including architecture, schematic design, PCB review, board bring-up, debugging, compliance testing, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hardware Design: Architecture, schematic capture, PCB review, documentation
• System Integration: High-speed board bring-up, signal/power integrity troubleshooting
• Testing & Compliance: DVT/PVT, EMI/EMC design, certification coordination
• Vendor Interface: PCB fabrication, assembly, procurement
• Sustenance: RMA debugging, redesign for compliance
• Collaboration: Work with firmware, mechanical, and test teams

Technical Skills:

• Tools: Allegro, Altium,
• Interfaces: USB, BLE, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, CAN, PCIe
• Lab Expertise: Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Signal Generators

Qualifications:
Bachelor's in Electronics/Communication (or related), strong debugging and documentation skills