High-Speed Hardware Board Design Engineer

Cisco Systems; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems in Milpitas, CA is seeking an engineer to own the design and validation of a server sub-system for next-generation silicon. You will work on high-speed board designs, ensure specs are met, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with Cadence Concept and Allegro, lab validation with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and the ability to take board designs from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 4+ years of experience or advanced degrees as stated.
• Experience with highspeed hardware board designs and validation.
• Experience taking board designs from concept through production including schematics generation, layouts and troubleshooting.
• Experience in hardware validation using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Hands on board design knowledge, including Cadence Concept and Allegro.

Responsibilities

• Own design and validation of a server sub-system.
• Ensure design meets functional specs.
• Participate as a valuable team member to deliver quality products on time.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and teams.
• Participate in creating functional specifications and technical documentation.
• Work with and manage JDMs for server product development.

Skills

High-speed design

Board validation

Schematic generation

Lab instruments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Concept

Allegro

Job description

Cisco Systems in Milpitas, CA is seeking an engineer to own the design and validation of a server sub-system for next-generation silicon. You will work on high-speed board designs, ensure specs are met, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with Cadence Concept and Allegro, lab validation with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and the ability to take board designs from concept to production.