Principal Hardware Designer, Optical Transceivers

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Microsystems Technologies (AMT), a technology division of Sanmina Corporation, seeks a Principal Hardware Designer to lead optical transceiver development from concept through pre-production at our Ottawa facility.

You will guide cross-functional teams, manage design verification, and ensure performance, manufacturability and cost targets. A strong background in RF/microwave mixed-signal design and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong independent design leadership skills.
• Strong analog and digital circuit design skills and layout with mixed signal designs.
• Knowledge of transceiver electrical design issues including high speed SI, crosstalk, power noise and loss.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design of an optical transceiver from concept to pre-production.
• Coordinate Specification Alignment, Concept and Detailed Design phases.
• Review simulations of high-speed interfaces and document requirements.
• Create BOMs, ECOs and design documentation.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including mechanical, firmware and test engineers.

Skills

Analog & digital circuit design

High speed signal integrity

Mixed-signal design

Leadership

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

MS or Ph.D. asset

Tools

EDA tools

Circuit modelling

Job description

Advanced Microsystems Technologies (AMT), a technology division of Sanmina Corporation, seeks a Principal Hardware Designer to lead optical transceiver development from concept through pre-production at our Ottawa facility.

You will guide cross-functional teams, manage design verification, and ensure performance, manufacturability and cost targets. A strong background in RF/microwave mixed-signal design and leadership is required.