Senior Hardware Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• Guide 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
• Understand the product architecture, design, processes, tools, etc. required to perform their assigned design activities

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics, 5+ years’ relevant experience (high-speed board design)
• High proficiency using schematic design tools (e.g. Xpedition) and EM simulation tools (HFSS/ADS)
• High proficiency in Coherent Pluggable XCVR design
• High proficiency in 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
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mentor Graphics DxDesigner (schematics), Hyperlynx (SI, PI), SW proficiency, Experience with coherent optical systems, Knowledgeable on optical component reliability and telecom performance standards, Proven competency in the areas of signal integrity management utilizing Ansys HFSS, Working experience of optical transceivers, Programming skills in LabView, Python, or Matlab for test purposes