Hardware Engineer

Intel; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Vacation and 401(k)

Job summary

Intel in Santa Clara is seeking a College Grad Electrical Engineer to support hardware design for optical transceivers and high-speed interfaces. You will own PCBA design from concept through EVT/DVT, coordinating with cross‑functional teams to ensure parts availability and testability.

The role requires hands-on experience with high-density boards, Cadence tools, and signal integrity at 25–100+ Gbps. It offers a path for growth in a fast-paced hardware environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years of experience.
• Experience in HW/circuit design, schematic design and layout.
• Proficiency with Cadence tools for schematic and layout.
• High-density, high-speed multi-layer board design.
• Experience with voltage regulators, microcontrollers, DACs/ADCs.
• PCB bring-up and optical/electrical measurement skills.
• High-speed signal integrity and PI design (25-50G NRZ, PAM4).

Responsibilities

• Support hardware design of optical transceiver and evaluation boards meeting product specifications.
• Lead PCBA design from concept to EVT/DVT phase.
• Design and simulate high-speed interfaces (100G/200G).
• Interface with mechanical, optical, firmware, process and test engineers.
• Document hardware design specs, pass design checklists, and manage BOMs.
• Coordinate with NPI team to build PCBA for production.
• Lead design reviews and communicate risks with mitigation plans.

Skills

HW circuit design

Cadence tools

High-speed PCB design

Voltage regulators

uController

DAC/ADC selection

PCB bring-up

Signal integrity

PI/SI simulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in a STEM field

Tools

Cadence tools

Electronics CAD tools

PI/SI simulations

Job description

Job Description

The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful.

Job Responsibilities

• Support hardware design of an optical transceiver and evaluation boards meeting product specifications, including schematic capture, circuit simulation, PCB design guidance, DFM review and design verification testing.
• Expertise in designing 100G/lane and 200G/lane module PCBA, own the schematic and layout execution, experience with designing PDN for high-speed DSP, RFICs, manage PI and SI requirements.
• Experience with 100Gbps+ DSP, Driver, TIA, uControllers, DACs, ADCs, Voltage regulators, etc.
• Key contributor to Product Requirements, Owns PCBA design from concept phase to full final design and EVT/DVT phase of the product.
• Understand electrical and optical requirements and specifications of optical transceiver MSA. Like 800G DR8/2xFR4, 1.6T DR8/2xFR4, 800G LPO, 1.6T LRO etc.
• Maintain documentation of a hardware design specification, Pass design check list prior to tape out, BOM specifications and work with NPI team to build PCBA.
• Lead design reviews and present design summary to management, highlight risks with mitigation plans.
• Interface and work collaboratively with mechanical engineers, optical engineers, Photonics engineer, firmware engineers, process engineers and test engineers.
• Design and coordinate with PI/SI engineers to simulate high-speed interfaces, RF traces, dc and ac PI analysis, etc. 100Gbps, 200Gbps NRZ and PAM4 signaling.
• Interact with program manager, buyer/planner and suppliers to make sure designed parts are available in a timely manner for build.
• Troubleshooting and performance optimization of the sub-system/transceiver module board.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree & 4+ years of experience or Master's degree & 3+ years of experience or PhD & 0 years in Electrical Engineering or similar STEM field.

3+ years of experience in the following:

• HW/circuit design, Schematic design and Layout floor planning.
• Experienced in Cadence tools for schematic and layout.
• High density and high-speed multiple-layer board design.
• Voltage regulator, uController, DAC/ADCs component selection, design and layout optimization to meet product requirements.
• PCB and product bring up, laboratory optical and electrical measurement skills.
• High speed Tline design and layout guidelines (25-50G NRZ, 100Gbps PAM4 and above)

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with high volume PCB/substrate fab houses. Selecting PCB stackup that meets product requirement.
• Experience with electronics CAD tools and modeling. Experience in PI and SI simulations is a plus.
• Knowledge of transceiver/test board electrical design principles, including module architecture, high speed signal integrity, crosstalk, power integrity, noise, soft start, ESD, FW, testing, etc.
• Experienced in layout and able to direct layout engineer with clear design priority.
• Understand principles of micro-controller and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, MDIO, CMIS management interface for optical modules.
• Experience working with AWG, DCAM, VNA/LCA to characterize high speed performance.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Job Type

College Grad

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, California, Santa Clara

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
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