Cable & Optics Principal Engineer

Dell; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Electrical Principal Engineer to join their Networking Hardware Engineering Team. In this role, you will engage in the verification and qualification of advanced copper cables and optical fiber transceiver modules, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cutting-edge designs meet rigorous standards. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects that have a significant impact on the future of data center connectivity and GenAI-focused technologies. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to contribute to transformative solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in Fiber Optic Communication and HW Product Development.
• Solid understanding of high-speed transceiver form-factors and their design.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate electronic parts for hardware systems.
• Conduct experimental tests and analyze results for verification.

Skills

Fiber Optic Communication

High-speed Pluggable Transceiver Design

Electrical Simulation Tools

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical Simulation Tools

Job description

Electrical Principal Engineer (Cable & Optics Engineer)

Our Electrical Engineering team puts the spark into the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept to production. It takes experts in system architecture definition, design, analysis, prototyping, sourcing & the debugging and validation of layouts or routes to deliver state-of-the-art products for a changing world. We work closely with designers, cross-functional teams within Dell Technologies and suppliers to make sure electronic designs meet a range of requirements, including schedule, feature set, functionality and quality, as well as industry standards.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as an Electrical Principal Engineer on our Networking Hardware Engineering Team in Taipei, Taiwan.

What you’ll achieve

As a member of the Networking HW Engineering team, the Cables & Optics Engineer will be responsible for the verification and qualification of complex copper cables and optical fiber transceiver modules in various systems, primarily in the 10 Gbit/s – 1600 Gbit/s range. This role requires collaboration with functional HW & SW Engineering teams, including Platform, Solution, COMMs, Network SW, etc., on all matters related to datacenter and GenAI-focused network compute, storage, and switch connectivity using optical and copper technologies.

You will:

• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems.

• Analyze equipment and test plan requirements to perform verification; conduct experimental tests and evaluate results.

• Work with lead engineer or architect to select components based on analysis of specifications, cost, continuity of supply, and reliability.

• Review original design manufacturer and sub-tier vendor capability to support product development and production.

• Ensure the manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability of designs, and designs integrate with the rest of product functions including mechanical and software.

Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• BS of EE with 6-8 years of experience in Fiber Optic Communication and HW Product Development.

• Solid understanding of high-speed pluggable transceiver form-factors and MSAs, SFP+/QSFP+/QSFP-DD/OSFP connectors, cages and their mechanical and thermal design.

• Good understanding of electrical simulation tools and the different tools available for simulation.

• Highly self-motivated with a strong multi-disciplinary background.

• Good communication and documentation skills are a must.

Desirable Requirements

• Solid understanding of existing industry players in cables and optics field.

• Knowledge of Broadcom SDK would be very helpful.

Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live, and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

Application closing date: 30 April 2025

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