Senior Hardware Engineer - Server Subsystem & PCB Design

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with Cisco matching

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off (vacation, holidays)

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced hardware design engineer to own the design and validation of a server sub-system within the CHG team, delivering products that meet functional specs and quality deadlines.

The role requires collaboration across functions, hands-on PCB work using Cadence Concept/Allegro, HFSS/Maxwell tools, and experience with oscilloscope and spectrum analyzers; responsibilities include safety compliance and documenting technical specs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years of system-level hardware development.
• Experience in hardware designs and validation.

Responsibilities

• Own design and validation of a server sub-system.
• Ensure design meets functional specs.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to deliver quality products on time.
• Participate in creating functional specifications and technical documentation.
• Drive PCB and StackUp detail construction.
• Create and implement PCB safety standards with SI and PI in mind.
• Work with and manage PCB product development.
• Own Safety compliance, board file analysis, and process manufacturing.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

System-level hardware development

Hardware validation

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

HFSS

Maxwell

Cadence Concept

Allegro

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced hardware design engineer to own the design and validation of a server sub-system within the CHG team, delivering products that meet functional specs and quality deadlines.

The role requires collaboration across functions, hands-on PCB work using Cadence Concept/Allegro, HFSS/Maxwell tools, and experience with oscilloscope and spectrum analyzers; responsibilities include safety compliance and documenting technical specs.