Board Hardware Engineer ($180-220k)

Participate in component selection, evaluation, and qualification - Develop functional specifications, test plans, and documentation

• Support board bring-up, debugging, and issue resolution using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, etc.)
• Collaborate on layout decisions including component placement and routing constraints
• Contribute to design simulations (power and signal integrity)
• Manage multiple projects and communicate progress, risks, and timelines
• Support sustaining engineering activities including ECOs and issue resolution

Skills Required: MSEE without experience or BSEE and 2+ yrs PCB design with either high speed or DDR experience.

Work on: High-Speed PCB Design for Gen 7 PCIe, * BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

• 1-2+ years of experience in PCB design and board-level development
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up and lab debugging

What’s Preferred

• Knowledge of power design including DC/DC regulation
• Familiarity with Cadence Allegro or similar PCB design tools
• Experience with simulation tools such as SPICE or equivalent
• Understanding of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART

What’s Nice To Have:

• Experience with signal integrity or power integrity analysis
• Background in embedded systems, FPGA, or microcontrollers
• Programming or scripting experience (Python, C, TCL, etc.)
• Familiarity with lab tools such as TDR or VNA
• Experience with PCB stack-up design or layout collaboration

Compensation: Generous total package comprising base, bonus and stock. Total package up to approx. $220k!

Introduction

Stellar opportunity to work for a leading semiconductor company focused on cutting-edge high-performance networking and infrastructure solutions. This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, developing, and bringing up complex PCB-based systems for next-generation hardware platforms, including PCIe Gen 7.

What You Will Do:

• Translate product and system requirements into detailed schematics and board-level designs
• Lead PCB development from concept through bring-up and validation
• Partner with cross-functional teams including architecture, firmware, mechanical, SI/PI, and layout, * Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• FSA and HSA
• 401k with 6% match
• ESPP
• Flexible/Unlimited PTO
• Annual bonus from 15-30% (depending on your level)
• VERY generous stocks!, $100000 - $120000 USD per year