Hardware Engineer

At ST Engineering iDirect, we’re reshaping the future of global connectivity. As a leader in satellite communications, our groundbreaking technology empowers customers to grow, innovate, and transform their networks. Here, your skills and passion meet our vision and expertise to create something extraordinary. If you're ready to tackle technology’s biggest challenges and redefine how the world connects, the most exciting chapter of your career awaits. With ST Engineering iDirect, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning.

This position involves access to hardware, software, technology, technical data, and/or services that may be regulated under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. sanctions laws administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and other applicable export control, sanctions, and national security laws and regulations.

As a condition of employment, and where permitted by applicable law, candidates may be required to provide information necessary for the Company to determine whether any export license, governmental authorization, security clearance, or other regulatory approval is required before access to controlled items, technology, technical data, software, or services can be granted.

In addition to U.S. requirements, access to certain controlled information, technology, technical data, products, or services may be subject to export control, sanctions, national security, or similar regulatory requirements in other jurisdictions where the Company operates or conducts business. Any such requirements will be assessed and applied in accordance with applicable law.

The information that will be requested is limited strictly to what is required to comply with ITAR, EAR, and other applicable export-control, national security and sanctions laws. The Company does not otherwise discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of citizenship, national origin, or immigration status.  All applicants are evaluated on their qualifications, and export-control status information is collected and used solely for regulatory compliance purposes.

• Electrical Design and Product Development

  • Design electrical systems for satellite ground segment equipment under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
  • Assist in translating product requirements into clear electrical design requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineering teams.
  • Support the product concept phase by evaluating technology options against product requirements.
  • Perform electrical simulation, schematic design, and layout design for satellite and 5G ground equipment.

  Collaboration and Technical Reviews

  • Participate in cross-functional design reviews.
  • Work with mechanical and compliance engineers to balance technical performance, cost, and product requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with embedded software and firmware engineers during hardware bring-up.
  • Partner with component vendors and technology suppliers to stay informed on product roadmaps.

  Verification, Compliance, and Production Support

  • Contribute to design verification test plans.
  • Execute verification testing and document test results.
  • Support compliance engineers during regulatory testing.
  • Work with supply chain and industrial engineering teams to source suitable components and support the transition from engineering to volume production.
  • Provide technical support for field and maintenance issues on existing products.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of electrical design processes, best practices, and tools.

• Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a related subject area, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience: 2 to 5 years of electrical design experience in telecommunications equipment, satellite communications, 5G, or other wireless technologies.
  • Project Lifecycle: Understanding of the life cycle of a hardware development project, including requirements collection, prototype design, validation, and hand-over to manufacturing.
  • Simulation & Design: Hands-on electrical simulation and schematic design experience, preferably in the domain of telecom equipment or wireless technologies.
  • Testing & Debugging: Experience testing and debugging high-speed digital and analog electrical systems.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Basic understanding of regulatory requirements and how to apply them to electrical designs.
  • CAD Tools: Proficiency with electrical CAD tools, preferably Siemens or Mentor schematic tools.
  • Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-site, and multi-timezone team setup.

Technical Skills & Desired Competencies

• Digital Hardware: Experience contributing to board-level digital hardware development across the product development life cycle.
• High-Speed Systems: Familiarity with high-speed digital systems, including embedded processors, DDR, and interfaces like PCIe or Gigabit Ethernet.
• FPGAs: Experience working with boards featuring FPGAs and interfacing with FPGA-based systems.
• Power Design: Experience with board power design, including DC/DC converters, LDOs, and basic power sequencing.
• DFx Principles: Understanding of design for cost, testability, and manufacturability (DFx).
• Bonus Assets: Experience with signal integrity analysis tools (e.g., HyperLynx), hybrid RF/digital PCB layout, contributing to ESA-funded projects, RF design experience or interest is desirable.