Perform High Speed (10GHz above) PCB Hardware Design Engineering activities such as writing design specifications, schematic capture, component selection, working with Layout Engineers for PCB design, and post-layout SI/PI simulation.
Validate designs in the lab to ensure design requirements are met.
Perform research as required to define, specify, and develop products.
Root-cause analysis to identify issues raised by testing or customer returns.
Make recommendations for product/process corrections and improvements
Develop positive relationships with other engineering, manufacturing, and test groups.
Qualifications
BS or MS in electrical engineering; or equivalent education and experience
7+ years of professional high-speed interface work experience
Strong knowledge of electrical engineering, analog/digital circuit, and power electronics fundamentals
Schematic capture using Orcad CIS and experience working with a centralized part library and design process
Familiar with Cadence PCB layout tool and experience completing design release and working with layout engineers to determine component placement, routing topology and design constraints.
Working knowledge of standard methodologies in PCB design, including stack up and impedance control
Experience post-layout simulation that includes Signal Integrity (SI) and timing analysis and Power Integrity (PI) simulation.
Ability to use high-speed oscilloscope and logic analyzer to perform bring-up and make Design Validation Testing (DVT) measurements, and for troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of JEDEC DDR3/DDR4/DDR5 standards.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal team members as well as customers with logical thinking and a proactive problem-solving mindset.