PCB Design Hardware Engineer – Optical Group [Onsite]

Anysilicon; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco's Optical Group is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join the system hardware team in Carlsbad, CA. You will design and analyze high-speed PCBs and substrates for next-generation optical modules, collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers to define hardware architecture and ensure product reliability.

The role involves schematic design, layout, power simulation, and material selection, with hands-on testing support and design reviews to meet performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or Master's with 3+ years.
• Experience in digital, analog and power circuit design.
• Hands-on PCB/substrate design from concept to release.
• Experience with high-efficiency DC-DC power conversion design and circuit simulation.
• Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Define hardware architecture and board-level design strategy considering test, qualification, SI, and PI requirements.
• Conduct schematic design, PCB layout, power simulation, and component selection.
• Collaborate with layout engineers on placement and routing for optimal SI and PI.
• Select PCB materials and stack-up; address DFM with vendors.
• Support prototype testing, bring-up, validation and troubleshooting.
• Lead PCB design reviews and ensure performance and reliability targets are met.

Skills

Digital design

Analog design

Power design

PCB design

Lab testing

Education

BSEE

MS in EE

Tools

Design HDL

Allegro PCB

Allegro Package

LTspice

Spice

TI WorkBench

Job description

PCB Design Hardware Engineer - Optical Group [Onsite]

Cisco's Client Optical Group is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join their system hardware team in Carlsbad, CA. This role involves designing and analyzing high-speed PCBs and substrates for next-generation optical module products. The engineer will collaborate with a diverse team of electrical and mechanical engineers to define hardware architecture and ensure product performance and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Define hardware architecture and board-level design strategy considering test, qualification, SI, and PI requirements.
• Conduct schematic design, PCB layout, power simulation, and component selection.
• Collaborate with layout engineers on PCB placement and routing for optimal SI and PI performance.
• Select appropriate PCB materials and stack-up, addressing DFM issues with vendors.
• Support prototype testing, function bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Lead PCB design reviews, providing expert guidance and ensuring adherence to performance and reliability targets.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in BSEE or 3+ years with a Master's Degree.
• Experience in digital, analog, and power circuit design.
• Hands-on experience in PCB/substrate design from concept to release, including knowledge of design rules and thermal design.
• Experience with high-efficiency DC-DC power conversion design and circuit simulation.
• Practical experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Design Entry HDL, Allegro PCB Editor, Allegro Package Designer, Spice, LTspice, and TI WorkBench.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with a desire to innovate.
• Knowledge of optical transceiver module types and requirements.