Mayflower Communications Company is a technology leader in the research and development of GPS (Global Positioning System) related hardware and software, including specialized receivers, anti-jam systems and other advanced products for government and commercial markets. Our ongoing work in high performance anti-jam GPS solutions and integrated communication / navigation systems continues to create career opportunities for talented individuals interested in the development of these cutting-edge technologies. Mayflower’s R&D focus includes GPS/INS systems, adaptive space-time antenna control techniques, data link receivers, attitude determination and control systems, and wireless communication systems. As this position requires the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, US Citizenship is required.
Responsibilities:
Digital design of Mayflower GPS Receiver, Anti-Jam and Wireless Communication systems hardware using Mayflower ASICs, state-of-the-art FPGAs, and microcontrollers with focus towards size, weight, power and cost optimized products.
- Working with high-speed digital components such as DSP, XILINX FPGAs, NXP ARM Processors, PIC Microcontrollers, custom Mayflower ASICs, A/D and D/A converters and high-speed Dual Data Rate (DDR) type interfaces.
- Digital design and development of complex, high density, multi-layer, high-speed, mixed-signal, and small form factor custom PCBs.
- Participate in system architecture trade-off studies.
- Write and maintain project related design documentation (via in-house EDA tools).
- Performing PCB placement of digital components on circuit boards.
- Overseeing the contracted PCB layout designers through the entire PCB development cycle and bringing up and trouble-shooting the hardware in a laboratory environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- B.S or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
- 5 Years post BS degree experience or 3 years post MS degree experience in digital hardware design.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Experience with high-speed, multi-layer digital hardware using state-of-the art, XILINX FPGAs, NXP ARM Processors, PIC Microcontrollers, custom Mayflower ASICs, A/D and D/A converters (parallel and serial types), and high-speed Dual Data Rate (DDR) components.
- OrCAD Schematic Capture / PADS layout tool.
- Working knowledge of high-speed digital I/Os such as RapidI/O a plus.
- Working with technician(s) to support adding new parts to Parts & Vendors database and being familiar with database and how to manage designs with it.
- Working with technician(s) to direct hardware PCB changes, parts research or ordering components.
- Familiarity with board bring-up, lab debug, validation techniques and tools (multi-meter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer).
- CVS version control tool experience is a plus.
Mayflower Communications provides competitive salaries, 3 week vacation, 401 (k), profit sharing plan, health/dental/term life/long term disability insurance and tuition reimbursement. Mayflower is an equal opportunity employer.
Forward resume to:
[email protected]
Director of Human Resource
Mayflower Communications Company, Inc.
11 Oak Park Drive
Bedford, MA 01730
www.mayflowercom.com
