The Senior Hardware Engineer will be a member of a team responsible for designing Coherent Pluggable Optical Transceiver modules for metro, core and data center applications. Senior Engineer will have a proven competency in the areas of electronic design, Microcontrollers and Signal Integrity management., * Develop block diagrams and schematics from initial concept phase

• Specify, design, test, integrate and release new products to production
• Create Hardware Unit Design specification and test plans
• Work cross functionally within all R&D disciplines in order to meet design objectives
• Provide engineering support for designs in production and transfer of products to contract manufacturers
• Provide guidance to CAD designers during PCB design
• Work closely with layout engineers
• Work closely with the FPGA/FW/Test engineering team during integration phase of the product
• Utilize Ansys “HFFS” 3D solver for circuit design and high speed simulations
• Complete the full product design life cycle on a portion of the system involving multiple components
• Work independently on the assigned design activities with minimal supervision
• Understand the product architecture, design, processes, tools, etc. required to perform their assigned design activities

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics
• Operates at the equivalent of an engineer with 5 plus years’ relevant experience (high-speed board design)
• High proficiency using schematic design tools (e.g. Xpedition) and EM simulation tools (HFSS/ADS) is a must
• Experience in Coherent Pluggable XCVR design a big plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with high-speed RF measurements and characterization equipment
• Strong fundamentals in EM and RF such as impedance matching, S-parameters
• Experience with Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Logic, Analyzer, Function Generator, and BER test sets
• Experience in fiber optics test and measurements, * Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Mentor Graphics DxDesigner (schematics), Hyperlynx (SI, PI), SW proficiency is a plus
• Experience with coherent optical systems is a plus.
• Knowledgeable on optical component reliability and telecom performance standards such as Telcordia, IEC, and ITU is highly desirable
• Proven competency in the areas of signal integrity management utilizing Ansys HFSS is highly desirable
• Working experience of optical transceivers is a bonus
• Programming skills in LabView, Python, or Matlab for test purposes is a bonus

Success Criteria

• Able to drive design teams, component vendors and manufacturing partners
• Able to generate high quality design documents (High level design and Unit Test)
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated and able to perform with minimal supervision
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job

$140,000 - $170,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance, Client offers an excellent benefits and compensation package. Interested candidates should apply via the positing. Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

HUNT

Pay: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year, * 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

In support of our client, a leading provider of networking and communications equipment, we are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer for their Atlanta, GA facility. This is a direct hire opportunity.