Architecture and System Design Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer specializing in Electronics Architecture and System Design to join our innovative team in Irvine, United States.

Responsibilities

• Must understand all system implications and provide a robust electronics solution for our products
• Utilize core functions for various IP that is developed while ensuring we meet performance, cost and reliability goals
• Support Servo-Mechanical team with Spindle and VCM design, Load/unload power simulations, seek headroom simulations, spin up/down simulations
• Design, simulate, and validate power and voltage regulator systems for accuracy, stability, thermal management, and ripple control
• Work with internal FW teams to bring up and validate new devices, understand needs and optimizations for future product plans and execute those needs with new device and PCBA designs
• Develop new silicon devices with core teams and materials to support our product needs such as SOC features, PLSI features, unique NAND devices, power management devices, and sensors
• Work with internal or outsourced service to capture the schematic, complete layout and produce manufacturing Gerber files and documentation
• Support customer facing internal and core teams with product specs, presentations, and rapidly resolving and customer issues
• Support content solutions team electronics needs for OEM products, proposal reviews, design reviews, cost analysis, and issue resolution
• Perform and direct lab work as needed for experiments, validation of new devices, and validation of new board designs
• Support cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of electronic solutions
• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide innovative solutions to engineering challenges
• Develop and maintain system-level specifications and design documentation
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the team

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Relevant years of experience in electronics engineering with a focus on system architecture and design
• Advanced knowledge of electronics architecture and system design principles
• Proven track record of leading complex electronic system design projects
• Expertise in circuit design, analysis, and PCB layout
• Strong understanding of signal integrity and EMC principles
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python
• Experience with FPGA design and implementation
• Skilled in using CAD tools for electronic design
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations in electronics engineering
• Experience in Hard Disk Drive, SSD, or consumer electronics industries preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership abilities and experience mentoring junior engineers
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to present complex technical concepts clearly
• Innovative mindset with a passion for pushing technological boundaries