Signal Integrity Design Engineer

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Signal Integrity Engineer to simulate ultra high-speed PCB channels and provide guidance to designers. The role demands expertise in high-speed simulation tools and strong communication skills. Join a team where your work will have high visibility and direct impact on product design.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience simulating high-speed SerDes in PCB applications.
• Hands-on measurement skills with TDR/VNA equipment and oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Simulate ultra high-speed PCB channels (112G+ SerDes rates).
• Provide signal integrity guidance to Digital Hardware Designers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

B.Sc or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Dassault CST

Mentor Hyperlynx

HSpice

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Join our team as we continue to expand our product portfolio in the Data Center and Carrier Service Provider sectors. The IP Routing Hardware organization features a flat structure with few management layers between individual contributors and the VP of Hardware. We operate with a lean approach, enabling engineers to focus more on engineering work and less on overhead. Consequently, your work will have high visibility, and your decisions will directly influence product design.

DCN2025

Qualifications

• Minimum B.Sc or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of experience simulating high-speed SerDes in PCB applications
• Expertise in using Ansys HFSS or Dassault CST simulation tools
• Hands-on measurement skills with TDR/VNA equipment and oscilloscopes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred additional skills include:

• Familiarity with Mentor Hyperlynx, HSpice, and Cadence Allegro
• Knowledge of PAM4 transmitter and receiver analog and digital technologies: FIR, CTLE, DFE, & FEC
• Experience with EMC/EMI and telecommunications standards such as ITU, IEEE, and Bellcore
• Programming/Scripting skills in C, Python, or Matlab

Responsibilities

As a Signal Integrity Engineer, you will:

• Simulate ultra high-speed PCB channels (112G+ SerDes rates), including connectors, breakouts, and via structures
• Provide signal integrity guidance to Digital Hardware Designers based on simulated and empirical data
• Assist in designing PCB test boards to validate simulations

About the company

Nokia's transition to a telecommunications-focused company began in the 1990s. The first GSM call was made in 1991 using Nokia equipment. Nokia quickly became the leading mobile phone brand by 1998, introduced the first camera phone in 2003, and partnered with Microsoft in 2011 amidst rising competition from iOS and Android. Nokia sold its mobile division to Microsoft in 2014, and after acquiring Alcatel-Lucent in 2015, shifted its focus to network hardware and software, especially in the 5G era. The Nokia brand re-entered the mobile handset market in 2016 through a licensing agreement with HMD Global.