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Careers : Job Opening - Electronics Digital Engineer

Electronics Digital Engineer

Watford, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Responsible for the design, development and manufacturing of new products for use in the television broadcast industry.  Candidate would be involved in the design, implementation, verification, and integration of a wide variety of high-performance digital circuit boards and  FPGA firmware applied to signal processing products.

 

Essential Job Functions

·  New product design and development

·  Active in all elements of the product development cycle

·  Generation of concepts

·  Design specifications

·  Prototype assembly

·  Testing

·  Documented sign-off for production

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

Does not direct the activities of others.

 

Requirements:

Education

Degree required in Electronics Engineering or a related field.

 

Experience

Five years experience in electronics digital design of small electromechanical devices and packaging of electrical/electronic products.  Previous experience designing digital microwave transmitters and receivers for television broadcast use.    

 

Knowledge/Abilities

  • ·  Engineering design principles and methodologies
  • ·  Digital audio, video including compression, MPEG, H.264, ASI

  • ·  RF modulators, demodulators, COFDM, DVB-T

  • ·  Schematic capture and PCB layout of digital circuit boards up to 20 layers using Altium Designer

  • ·  Design of microprocessor and FPGA based systems

  • ·  DDR, DDR-II, video and audio codecs, power supplies, digital signal processing

  • ·  FPGA design, coding and simulation in VHDL using Xilinx ISE, Altera Quartus, Modelsim

  • ·  Strong decision-making, organizational skills and initiative

  • ·  Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • ·  Ability to adapt to rapidly changing demands

  • ·  Design of products for sale in commercial markets

 

Physical Requirements

 
  • Occasional (up to 25% of time on job): Sitting, Standing, Lifting (max. 75 lbs.), Climbing Stairs, Stooping, Reaching, Repeated Bending

  • Frequently (25 - 75% of time on the job): Repetitive Finger Movements, Near Vision, Color Vision

 

Working Conditions

 

Usual office environment, where the surroundings are relatively quiet, comfortable, and well lighted. May occasionally travel to job sites, which may require working both outside and inside in all kinds of weather. At times, temperatures may be below 50o F or may exceed 90oF. While on site this position will occasionally (< 25 % of the time) require working in confined spaces, climbing stairs and working around vehicles moving at high speeds. There may be intermittent exposure to vibration and noises over 85 dB, as well as exposure to non-toxic fumes, grease, oils and gasses.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.


BROADCAST SPORTS, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of L-3 Communications/WESCAM, is the North American market leader in providing miniature custom wireless video and audio solutions. We have been developing unique products for over 25 years to a wide array of clients that range from broadcast and cable sports networks to NASA. Our point of view camera systems have set the industry standard for quality and reliability. With the ability to design and manufacture our products in-house, we can drive innovation with cutting edge technologies and meet all the needs of our clients on tight timetables with excellent attention to detail. In conjunction with our field operations department, we are able to deliver the latest technologies and staff events with the most experienced personnel in the industry. Absolute satisfaction is our goal on every project for every client.

We provide a work environment that stimulates creativity and supports individuality. Our staff at Broadcast Sports is talented, dedicated and exhilarated by each new success. Join BROADCAST SPORTS... where entrepreneurial spirit meets stability, innovation meets sound development, and fun meets work! EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.

 

 

Application Information:

To apply for this position, go to:

https://l3com.taleo.net/careersection/ext_international/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&src=JB-10640&job=030504

 

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