Sr. Hardware Engineer

Why join the General Micro Systems team?

Since its inception in 1979, General Micro Systems has been a leader in the embedded computing market, becoming the oldest supplier of embedded computers in the world. We are proud to be able to outpace the market with innovations and products that continue to leave their mark on the industry. GMS strives to provide customers with the solutions they need – at the lowest possible price without compromising quality or customer service.

The expertise of our GMS team and our commitment to utilizing modern technologies in product development have resulted in media recognition for our innovations and more “Product of the Year” awards than all our competitors combined.

We pride ourselves on a work environment where employees respect and support each other, and employee growth and development are supported by management.

• Paid Time Off: 1–3 weeks of accrued vacation, 56 hours of sick leave, up to 3 floating holidays, 10 company observed holidays.
• Medical:
  Anthem HMO and PPO, Medical Plan options.
• Dental:
  Dental Plans options.
• Vision:
  Anthem Vision Plan.
• Life Insurance;
  Supplemental Benefits – optional Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• 401K plan.
• 50% tuition reimbursement
  * following the successful completion of approved courses (requirements apply).
• Monday – Friday standard work week.
• GMS encourages promotion from within.

A self‑motivated senior engineer that is a direct contributor with demonstrated success in developing hardware products from design phase through field sustaining phase. Responsibilities encompass circuit design and analysis, using design tools; directing PCB layout; prototype verification using lab instrumentation and PC-based development tools; supporting manufacturing introduction and sustaining. Must be able to work in a team environment with manufacturing and various engineering disciplines including System, Software, and Mechanical engineering by performing the following duties.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Create hardware design solutions such as digital circuit design, firmware applications, microprocessor‑based board level design, printed circuit board layout, motherboard design, digital signal processing, and/or real‑time embedded multiprocessor design.
• Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, and systems, applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering.
• Oversee engineering life cycle of hardware products including architecture, design, and implementation.
• Confer with product marketing on writing of functional specifications.
• Design product solutions and features using hardware description languages, CAD tools, and other tools as necessary.
• Manage all schematic entry.
• Responsible for printed circuit board designs, and oversee printed circuit board designs on a project‑by‑project basis.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and specify necessary parts.
• Make modifications to product lines as necessary.
• Work closely with quality assurance in identifying bugs and building fixes.
• Measure project percentage completion at critical stages and implement corrective action as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Display a depth of knowledge across multiple technical areas, including current knowledge of existing and emerging technologies.
• Must be detail oriented and balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must possess the ability to successfully plan, prioritize, and organize work activities and adhere to strict deadlines, follow instructions, procedures, and policies; identify and solve problems.
• Must be conscientious about assignments and complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
• Requires minimal supervision to successfully complete tasks and assignments.
• Must demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignments/projects.
• Must report to work at scheduled time and maintain satisfactory attendance with limited unscheduled absences.
• Must exhibit a professional appearance and behavior and…