Signal Integrity Engineer

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors, and sensor-based products, and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. Ardent Concepts, an Amphenol company, specializes in high-performance multicoax and coaxial interconnect assemblies, connectors, and interfaces for next-generation semiconductors, quantum computers, and electronics systems.

About the role

We are seeking a Signal Integrity Engineer to lead the Ardent SI community and drive new product development. This role supports customer system development from concept to production, focusing on high-speed data transmission requirements and next-generation interconnect solutions. The position is located in Hampton, NH.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to dedicated teams responsible for customer system development and support from concept to production.
• Develop integration and test strategies in support of new product introduction.
• Provide solutions to customers across a wide range of sectors for their high-speed data transmission requirements.
• Communicate solutions directly to customers and associated stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Design and evaluate next-generation production test platforms.
• Support production line testing by analyzing data in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Work directly with production line test technicians to oversee daily product testing and troubleshoot failure modes.
• Support internal Sales Engineers to develop strategies for product break-in at existing and new accounts based on signal integrity and electrical engineering expertise.
• Design, simulate, characterize, and apply high-speed electrical connectors and cable-based interconnect.
• Share knowledge and pursue continuous improvement in methods and workflows.
• Design, build, and measure circuit boards for measurement and verification of products.
• Apply circuit theory and high-speed digital transmission, PCB layout principles for high-speed digital design.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering; MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• 2-5 years of industry experience with an understanding of electromagnetic principles for digital signal integrity.
• Experience in component design and application of high-speed connectors into communications equipment is a plus.
• Experience with signal integrity measurements and debugging using TDR, VNA, pattern generators, error detectors, and similar equipment.
• Experience with signal integrity and simulation/analysis tools such as Ansys HFSS and Designer, CST Microwave, HSPICE, MatLab, and ADS.
• Hands-on experience with frequency-domain and time-domain component and circuit characterization, including test and calibration methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

This position requires access to controlled technology subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US Person (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization from the U.S. Government.

Benefits

Amphenol Corporation offers opportunities for career growth within a global organization and a reputation as an excellent employer. The company emphasizes support and responsiveness for both employees and customers.