Signal Integrity Engineer

As a Signal Integrity Engineer on the Signal Integrity team, you'll specialize in the electrical design, simulation, and rigorous verification testing of high-speed products. These products, like connectors, cable assemblies, or radio systems, are crucial for high-speed communication and connectivity in data centers and wireless infrastructure.

You'll independently lead projects focused on signal integrity for both product and system design, which includes modeling, simulation, testing, and circuit board layout. This role involves close collaboration with diverse teams, including mechanical, manufacturing, and operations, to develop cutting-edge product designs.

You will serve as the subject matter expert for signal integrity performance of specific products or platforms, from initial analysis through prototype evaluation and final production testing. Expect to tackle complex design challenges, using simulation tools to guide intricate designs to successful outcomes.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Subject matter expert in signal integrity design, simulation, and validation activities through product development cycles
• Establishing signal integrity design performance/functional requirements for new products
• Performing signal integrity simulations for multiple high-speed standards on each product. This includes determining the correct simulation methodology and setup to use, as well as a good understanding of the criteria for each interface.
• Performing PCB design schematic and layout reviews
• Creating actionable recommendations based on design reviews and simulation results
• Guiding connector design and component qualifications from a signal integrity standpoint. Making data-driven decisions about the product functionality and areas for improvement.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a signal integrity engineering role
• Experience with interconnect design or experience with connector &/or cable/cable assembly design (high speed twinax cables, direct attach copper (DAC) cables), &/or RF antenna, RF sub-system
• Signal integrity analysis tools (Agilent ADS, Ansys HFSS)
• A solid understanding of electromagnetic theory and electrical circuit behavior
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret simulation and lab data to identify issues and provide solutions to fix identified problems.
• Six Sigma methodologies or other strong data analytics background is a PLUS.
• Familiarity with printed circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly. Proficient in Altium a PLUS
• Experience in project leadership, especially as it applies across design, development & manufacturing teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a global environment – able to accommodate varying time zones, fluent in English (verbal/written), able to collaborate with individuals across geographies
• The individual must be highly motivated, a quick learner, and able to work independently

Nice to have Skills/Experience:

• Printed circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly (Altium, AutoCAD)
• Test equipment (oscilloscope, vector network analyzer, BERT)
• Communication systems (high-speed servers, switches, routers, storage)
• Signal conditioning techniques (equalization, amplification)
• Connector and cable assembly, antenna, and RF hardware (RF interface to baseband) design
• Direct customer design and support experience
• Application and test knowledge of high-speed devices and equalization techniques is a plus
• Design experience with high-speed servers, switches, routers, storage, antenna, RF front end, or similar systems is a plus