Senior Signal Integrity Engineer

General Dynamics Missions System International; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Northampton seeks a Senior High-Speed Signal Integrity Engineer. You will analyze and develop high-speed circuit solutions, working in hybrid settings. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and expertise in signal integrity tools. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,600 to £60,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Personalized career development plan

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of signal propagation and high-speed circuit design principles.
• Experience with high-speed digital design (e.g., DDR, PCIe).
• Ability to create comprehensive documentation of analysis and designs.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed signal integrity analysis and identify issues.
• Develop and validate signal integrity models for PCBs and ICs.
• Conduct testing and measurements using advanced tools.

Skills

Signal integrity analysis

PCB layout and design

Electromagnetic theory

High-speed digital design

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Keysight ADS

Cadence Sigrity

HyperLynx

Job description

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Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAVs. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

Job Description

As a Senior High-Speed Signal Integrity Engineer you will work within our avionics product development teams, developing a range of product solutions to meet the needs of new and advanced avionic platforms.

In this role, you will be working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Responsibilities Include:

• Signal Integrity Analysis: Perform detailed signal integrity analysis using simulation tools to identify and mitigate issues in high-speed digital and analog circuits.
• Design and Validation: Develop and validate signal integrity models and designs for PCBs, ICs, and interconnects.
• Testing and Measurement: Conduct signal integrity testing and measurements using advanced equipment and techniques.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation of signal integrity analysis, design guidelines, and validation results

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Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field
• In-depth understanding of electromagnetic theory, signal propagation, and high-speed digital/analog circuit design principles
• Advanced proficiency in signal integrity simulation and modelling tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, Cadence Sigrity, HyperLynx)
• Expertise in PCB layout and design for optimal signal integrity, including familiarity with tools like Allegro, Altium, or Mentor Graphics
• Strong knowledge of transmission line theory, EMI/EMC, and PCB stack-up design
• Experience with high-speed digital design (e.g., DDR, PCIe, USB, SerDes)
• Ability to analyze complex technical data, provide actionable insights, and create comprehensive documentation
• Excellent collaborative skills and ability to mentor junior engineers

Additional Information

This role has a salary of between £45,600 and £60,000 plus our flexible benefits package.

We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office (hybrid - typically 3 days working in office) on a weekly basis or fully in our offices.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualifying UK based applicants to move closer to our sites.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [e-mail] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks