Innovation Engineer

Company: Paragon Energy Solutions
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Paragon Energy Solutions




--Paragon is currently seeking an Innovation Engineer to join our CoreVision team. The Innovation Engineer is responsible for the design and documentation of various analog and digital electronics that are directly related to Nuclear Safety.--This position will work under the Chief Innovation Officer to assist in the product development lifecycle, from specification, to design, through documentation, to manufacturable hardware designs. The candidate must be willing and able to work within a dynamic R&D team environment. Quality verbal and written communications abilities are required. --Development of schematics, PCB layout and the ability to perform circuit analysis and simulation to calculate tolerances, errors, and drift are examples of expected design outputs. --Documentation activities include preparation/review/approval of product requirements for feasibility, electrical schematic drawings, printed circuit board fabrication drawings, printed circuit board assembly drawings, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Reliability calculations, and design documentation that shows compliance with requirements.--This is a hands-on position that requires an intimate knowledge of circuits and circuit design. --This position is expected to be able to design a circuit, prototype the circuit/populate a circuit board, and perform bench testing, make modifications and evaluate the design to meet requirements. --Activities also may include designing, building, and programming test fixtures to facilitate evaluation of the designed product.--Responsibilities:--Design of products from a blank slate to meet specifications or desired functionality.Review existing designs for compliance with specifications.Prepare/Review/Approve of documentation for electronic devices, including schematics, Bill of Materials, fabrication drawings, and assembly drawings.Prepare/Review/Approve of documentation for design requirements, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability calculations, and Requirements Compliance.Choose/evaluate components that will meet Environmental, Seismic, and EMC Qualification requirements.Prepare theory of operation documentation and define operating parameters.Create Design Adequacy test regimens to ensure the designed product meets the specification requirements.Work with technical team members to ensure manufacturability of the design.Able to interface with fabrication and assembly partners (internal and/or external) for prototype and production of printed circuit board assemblies.Work with buyers to procure raw materials.Build prototypes and test fixtures.Use assorted electronics lab test equipment to perform troubleshooting and make modifications to prototypes.Develop programming code (C, C++, C#, Python, Verilog---) to facilitate product testing.Additional related tasks may be assigned by management.Qualifications:Candidate must have demonstrated experience in circuit design, simulation, circuit testing, soldering and troubleshooting.Minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related field.Must be experienced with hands-on test equipment such as oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies, Hi-Pot, Megger, function generators, along with other typical lab test equipment.Must be able to produce documentation at a high level of quality with attention to detail and in accordance with Paragon procedures.--Must be self-motivated and able to assist the product development from inception through production.Experience with schematics capture and circuit board layout required. --Experience with Altium, Spice, and Solidworks is a plus.FPGA experience is a plus.Must be able to travel to customer and outside facilities, periodically as needed.Must be able to handle Export Controlled documents and data.Must work locally in the Paragon Fort Worth, Texas facility.Why Paragon?At Paragon, our mission is to lower the carbon footprint through innovative nuclear programs that are safe, sustainable, and economical. We support critical energy and national security applications through excellence in engineering, responsiveness, and integrity.Our team operates with a shared set of values, we stay persistent in solving challenges, collaborate with purpose, and approach every project with technical passion and professionalism.Ready to become a Paragonian?If you're looking for a technically challenging role with purpose, professional growth, and the opportunity to support national security and energy reliability, we'd love to hear from you.Paragon is an equal opportunity employer.--All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Compensation details: 83000-123000 Yearly SalaryPI77537881cda2-25660-37680406

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