Junior Signal Integrity Engineer for High-Speed AI Hardware

Upscale, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Upscale, Inc. is seeking a motivated Junior Signal Integrity Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team.

You will support SI and PI analysis for high-speed PCB designs used in networking, AI, data center, and compute platforms, collaborating with seasoned engineers to develop expertise in high-speed system design, simulation, measurement, and debugging. The role offers an excellent opportunity to grow with a team that values ownership, technical rigor, and speed, while contributing to

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in Signal Integrity, PCB Design, Hardware Design, or related areas.
• Basic understanding of High-speed digital design.
• Basic understanding of Transmission line theory.
• Basic understanding of PCB stackups and routing.
• Basic understanding of S-parameters and eye diagrams.
• Basic understanding of SI and PI fundamentals.
• Exposure to Cadence Clarity, Cadence Sigrity, Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS.

Responsibilities

• Support SI/PI analysis for high-speed PCB designs from architecture through product validation.
• Assist with channel modeling, simulation, and optimization for high-speed interfaces.
• Perform signal quality measurements using laboratory equipment.
• Support PCB stackup reviews, routing reviews, and design guideline development.
• Analyze transmission lines, vias, connectors, cables, and package-to-board interfaces.
• Participate in correlation between simulation and laboratory measurements.
• Work closely with PCB designers, hardware engineers, package engineers, and silicon teams.
• Document simulation results, measurements, and design recommendations.
• Assist in root-cause analysis and debugging of signal integrity issues.

Skills

High-speed digital design

Transmission line theory

PCB stackups and routing

S-parameters and eye diagrams

SI fundamentals

PI fundamentals

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication and teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering (BS/MS)

Tools

Cadence Clarity

Cadence Sigrity

Keysight ADS

Ansys HFSS

Job description

Upscale, Inc. is seeking a motivated Junior Signal Integrity Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team.

You will support SI and PI analysis for high-speed PCB designs used in networking, AI, data center, and compute platforms, collaborating with seasoned engineers to develop expertise in high-speed system design, simulation, measurement, and debugging. The role offers an excellent opportunity to grow with a team that values ownership, technical rigor, and speed, while contributing to