Principal Systems Electrical Engineer - AI/Hyperscale Servers

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 116,250 - 193,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being resources

Job summary

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems is looking for a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design of PCBs for cloud compute server systems. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams and be responsible for supervising junior engineers while ensuring high-quality product delivery.

The position requires extensive experience in analog and digital design, with a focus on high-speed bus interfaces. The compensation is competitive, with base salaries ranging from $116,250 to $193,750.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in designing and debugging computer-related PCB boards.
• Knowledge of power distribution techniques and x86 architecture.
• Experience with high-speed serial and parallel buses.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams for system architecture and board implementations.
• Prepare specifications and supervise junior engineers.
• Analyze designs using simulation tools.

Skills

Analog and digital design

High-speed PCB design

Debugging high-speed designs

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Staff Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership across cloud compute server systems and PCB boards, including add‑on cards, front panels, and IO backplane products. The engineer will make decisions on specifications, design, BOM, PCB materials qualification, validation, and production support.

What You’ll Do

• Lead cross‑functional teams to develop system‑level architectures and board‑level implementations from early concept through production launch.
• Prepare specifications, BOM, design, and schematic entry, and supervise junior engineers and external suppliers.
• Set layout guidelines for PCBs and supervise Layout Engineers to meet physical and electrical requirements.
• Analyze designs with simulation tools and perform calculations to verify conformance.
• Lead and mentor layout, system bring‑up, and debug teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and principal design engineers to deliver products on time and with high quality.
• Specify production test methods and limits.
• Balance cost, performance, quality, and schedule while supervising international and domestic engineering teams.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience in design and debugging of computer‑related PCB boards.
• Skilled in analog and digital design, high‑speed bus interface design, and high‑speed PCB layout.
• Strong ability to debug high‑speed designs and address signal integrity issues.
• Knowledge of power distribution techniques and x86 processor system architecture.
• Experience implementing high‑speed serial buses (SAS/SATA, PCIe, USB) and/or high‑speed parallel buses (DDR2/3) and CPU front‑side bus.
• Proficiency in feature and cost trade‑off analysis.
• Capability to create specifications and design guides.
• Strong leadership, presentation, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $116,250 to $193,750 per year, determined individually based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Additional rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, well‑being resources, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Certain positions may require U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency or eligibility to obtain an export control license. All offers of employment are conditional on meeting these requirements.