Programming Engineer
About The Position
At Microwave Techniques, we don’t just make components—we enable breakthroughs. With facilities in Gorham, ME, Nashua, NH, and Hamburg, Germany, we are a global leader in high-power RF technology. Our solutions drive progress in scientific research, high-energy physics, national labs, defense, medical, and industrial applications. For over 30 years, we’ve partnered with innovators worldwide to deliver state-of-the-art RF components that power particle accelerators, fusion research, and advanced radar systems. We are looking for a full time Programming Engineer based out of either our Nashua, NH or Gorham, ME locations. What You’ll Do PCB Design • Develop schematics for analog and digital circuits, including power electronics. • Preform PCB layout for up to 4 layers. • Specify components based on design criteria. • Improve existing PCB designs. • Hardware prototyping such as hand soldering, bench testing, debugging etc. Programming • Develop embedded firmware for MCUs – particularly PIC32. • Implement drivers for peripherals (SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet). • Interface MCUs with analog sensors and PLC control systems. • Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Proficiency with PCB CAD tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle).
- Ability to read and interpret data sheets to select components for given design.
- Assembling / reworking printed circuit boards.
- C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Bare-Metal / RTOS experience.
- Ability to use physical diagnostic tool such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs.
- Ability to coherently organize documentation.
- Ability to work in a hands-on and cross disciplinary environment.
- 1-6 years of schematic design, PCB layout, and embedded programming.
- BS in Electrical or Computer engineering (or equivalent experience).
Nice To Haves
- RF PCB layout experience.
- Familiarity with RF components.
- Experience with FPGAs / HDL – Verilog preferred.
- Experience with Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC programming.
Responsibilities
- Develop schematics for analog and digital circuits, including power electronics.
- Preform PCB layout for up to 4 layers.
- Specify components based on design criteria.
- Improve existing PCB designs.
- Hardware prototyping such as hand soldering, bench testing, debugging etc.
- Develop embedded firmware for MCUs – particularly PIC32.
- Implement drivers for peripherals (SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet).
- Interface MCUs with analog sensors and PLC control systems.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision as well as company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
- AD&D, critical illness and accident insurance
- 401K plan with an employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discretionary bonuses
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Training opportunities
- Employee recognition awards
- Employee lunches and parties
- Employee purchase program
- Safety shoe and eyewear reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
