Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive Co-Packaged Optics and Optical Engine product design and testing activities from initial concept to production.
• Develop Silicon Photonic (PIC) and electronics IC (including TIA, driver, and micro-controller) co-design to achieve DC functionalities and high-speed performance.
• Perform simulations for signal integrity and power integrity analysis, hands-on high speed signal validation and analysis verification including material, de-embedding, and component characterization.
• Power delivery modeling, simulation, and characterization for die, package, board, and voltage regulators.
• PCB stack-up review and layer assignment for High speed and PDN.
• Manage PIC and EIC interconnect schematic and monitor layout design process.
• Work with external and internal PIC and EIC suppliers to define product spec, integration design rules, testing protocol, and failure analysis methodologies.
• Lead optical package development to establish package manufacturability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams consisting of Silicon Photonics, IC design, substrate layout, and module design teams.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related experience in optical transceiver electrical design.
• Or Master's degree with 10 years; or a PhD with 7 years experience.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Expertise optical transceiver electrical and hardware design.
• Experience with signal integrity simulation and power integrity analysis including crosstalk, return loss, jitter, EMI, and power supply noise.
• Experience with high-speed signal validation and analysis verification including material, de-embedding, and component characterization.

Working Conditions

• This position is on-site full time.
• May require occasional off-site meetings or travel.
• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary.
• Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job.
• May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive's needs.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
• Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.