Perform physical board bring-up, debugging, and functional characterization of prototype hardware in the lab.
Utilize lab test equipment (e.g., high-bandwidth digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters) to isolate and troubleshoot hardware issues.
Collaborate with internal Signal Integrity and Power Integrity teams to optimize layout topologies for high-speed buses.
Document detailed test plans, validation reports, and hardware engineering change orders (ECOs).
Preferred Qualifications
3-4 years of professional hardware engineering or related product-development work experience.
Fundamental knowledge of high-speed digital board design principles, including impedance control, crosstalk, and power delivery.
Ability to design high-speed, high power multi-layer PCBs.
Experience utilizing schematic capture tools and basic simulation software (e.g., Hyperlynx, LTspice).
Hands-on familiarity with professional PCB layout software suites, such as Siemens/Mentor Xpedition or Cadence Allegro.
Experience with high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, USB, or I2C/SPI protocols.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits
$117,800.00 - $176,600.00
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