Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a senior-level Hardware Design Engineer responsible for the development and support of new product designs as well as existing product lines. This role focuses on designing high-performance Ethernet switching products, writing Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), and providing critical support for production and software development. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player who excels in a collaborative technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Lead the design, development, and testing of Ethernet switching products.
• Chipset Selection: Evaluate and select chipsets to ensure they meet specific application requirements.
• Architectural Input: Support and enhance existing designs while architecting new Ethernet products.
• Design Reviews: Actively participate in peer design reviews to ensure quality and reliability.
• HW/SW Integration: Work closely with software engineers to develop integrated test code and production-level firmware/software.
• Interface Analysis: Analyze chip-to-chip interfaces to ensure timing and voltage levels are strictly compliant with specifications.
• Troubleshooting: Expertly diagnose and resolve complex hardware design and signal integrity issues.
• Team Environment: Maintain a positive, productive, and collaborative atmosphere within the engineering team.

Technical Skills

• Ethernet Expertise: Strong technical knowledge of Ethernet standards; 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE hardware design experience is highly desired.
• High-Speed Design: Expert-level knowledge of high-speed digital design, including Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) optimizations.
• EDA Tools: Proficiency in Cadence OrCAD for schematic capture; familiarity with Allegro layout is a plus.
• Power Electronics: Experience selecting and stabilizing PCB-mounted power supplies (e.g., managing control loops, ripple, and noise requirements).
• Interface Protocols: Deep understanding of SDRAM, SRAM, Flash, RS232, and RS485.
• Logic Design: Experience with FPGA/CPLD glue logic .
• Documentation & Detail: Highly detail-oriented with the ability to interpret complex functional specifications and datasheets.
• Communication: Excellent listener and communicator; ability to meet project deadlines with a strong sense of responsibility.

System Expertise

• Specialized Hardware: Experience with Packet Brokers or Ethernet Taps is a significant plus.

Requirements: Education & Experience

• Education: BSEE or higher.
• Experience: 10+ years of professional hardware design experience.
• Language: Full professional fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Lab Proficiency: Expert-level experience with Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Logic Analyzers, and Protocol Analyzers.