Senior Hardware Engineer – High-Speed Digital & SI/PI

Transmission & Distribution World; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in the United States is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to lead high-speed digital circuit design for complex CCAs, from requirements through production. You will mentor engineers, optimize SI/PI, and champion cost-effective manufacturing practices while collaborating across disciplines.

The role requires 8+ years in STEM with strong PCB expertise, and a U.S. security clearance. Onsite work in the Fort Wayne area with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Expertise in high-speed digital design for 12+ layer PCBs with DFM/DFT and controlled impedance.
• End-to-end circuit card development from concept through production.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools (Xpedition, Cadence Allegro, Altium).
• Hands-on SI/PI analysis using HyperLynx, ADS or SPICE.
• STEM degree with 8+ years experience or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Electronic Circuit Design: design high-speed CCAs from requirements to production.
• Technical Mentoring: mentor hardware engineers on high-speed digital design and layout.
• SI/PI Optimization: ensure robust signal and power integrity via modeling and validation.
• Design Optimization: apply DTC, DFM, DFT for producible, cost-effective designs.
• Hardware Verification & Test Support: perform integration and DVT, support qualification testing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: align with Systems, Software, and Mechanical teams and stakeholders.

Skills

High-speed digital design

PCB design for multi-layer boards

DFM/DFT knowledge

SI/PI analysis

End-to-end circuit card development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Xpedition

Cadence Allegro

Altium Designer

HyperLynx

ADS

SPICE

Job description

Collins Aerospace in the United States is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to lead high-speed digital circuit design for complex CCAs, from requirements through production. You will mentor engineers, optimize SI/PI, and champion cost-effective manufacturing practices while collaborating across disciplines.

The role requires 8+ years in STEM with strong PCB expertise, and a U.S. security clearance. Onsite work in the Fort Wayne area with competitive benefits is offered.