Senior Hardware Engineer – Network Technology and Design

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Lead Hardware Engineer to drive SerDes and Ethernet connectivity developments for automotive applications. You will lead cross-functional efforts with software, mechanical, and ECU teams to deliver robust, manufacturable hardware solutions.

Responsibilities include conducting worst‑case and SI/PI analyses, guiding design reviews, and developing comprehensive test strategies and specifications for production readiness.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Science.
• 5+ total years of engineering experience at OEM, semiconductor supplier, or Tier 1 ECU supplier.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in electronic hardware design and development.
• Working knowledge of automotive electronic hardware and automotive software architecture.
• Strong proficiency in circuit design, schematic creation, and PCB layout.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition and ORCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development of wired connectivity technology, including SerDes and Ethernet-based solutions.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, manufacturing, ECU design, and semiconductor teams.
• Perform worst-case, signal integrity, and power integrity analyses for SerDes and Ethernet interfaces.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions across ECUs and connectivity hardware.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure manufacturable designs meeting performance, safety, and reliability targets.
• Develop hardware requirements and test specifications for SerDes/Ethernet connectivity and circuitry.
• Develop test strategies for component, board-level validation, system integration, and production readiness.
• Lead bench testing including bring-up, characterization, and prototype/production-intent hardware debugging.
• Establish semiconductor and ECU product-line expertise focused on SerDes, Ethernet PHYs, switches, and related components.
• Manage technology roadmaps with industry leaders and semiconductor partners.

Skills

Circuit Design

Schematic Creation

PCB Layout

Worst-Case Analysis

Signal Integrity Analysis

Power Integrity Analysis

Test Specification Development

Bench Testing

Prototype Debugging

Root Cause Analysis

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Science

Tools

Mentor Graphics Xpedition

ORCAD

Oscilloscopes

Signal Generators

Multimeters

Job description

• Lead hardware development of wired connectivity technology, including Serializers/Deserializers and Ethernet-based network solutions
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, manufacturing, ECU design, and semiconductor partner teams
• Perform worst-case analysis, signal integrity analysis, and power integrity analysis for SerDes and Ethernet interfaces and related circuitry
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions across ECUs and connectivity hardware
• Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to ensure manufacturable designs meeting performance, safety, and reliability targets
• Develop hardware requirements and test specifications for SerDes/Ethernet connectivity and supporting circuitry
• Develop test strategies spanning component and board-level validation, system integration, and production readiness
• Lead bench testing throughout development, including bring-up, characterization, and prototype and production-intent hardware debugging
• Establish semiconductor and ECU product-line domain expertise focused on SerDes, Ethernet PHYs, switches, and related components
• Manage technology roadmaps with industry leaders and semiconductor partners

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Science
• 5+ total years of engineering experience at an OEM, semiconductor supplier, or Tier 1 ECU supplier
• 3+ years of engineering experience in electronic hardware design and development
• Working knowledge of automotive electronic hardware and automotive software architecture
• Strong proficiency in circuit design, schematic creation, and PCB layout
• Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition and ORCAD
• Experience with power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimeters
• Exceptional demonstrated experience leading projects to completion

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in hardware development for wired connectivity technologies, including SerDes and Ethernet solutions, with a strong focus on circuit design, testing, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Hardware Development
• Circuit Design
• Signal Integrity Analysis
• Project Leadership
• Automotive Electronic Hardware

Hard Skills

• Circuit Design
• Schematic Creation
• PCB Layout
• Worst-Case Analysis
• Signal Integrity Analysis
• Power Integrity Analysis
• Test Specification Development
• Bench Testing
• Prototype Debugging
• Root Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Feedback Provision

Industry Keywords

• SerDes
• Ethernet
• Automotive Software Architecture
• Semiconductor
• ECU Design

Tools & Technologies

• Mentor Graphics Xpedition
• ORCAD
• Oscilloscopes
• Signal Generators
• Multimeters