Signal Integrity Design Engineer

NOKIA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Sunnyvale is looking for an expert in high-speed PCB simulation. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of B.Sc or B.Eng in Electrical or Computer Engineering, alongside 10+ years in the field. Responsibilities include simulating ultra high-speed PCB channels, providing signal integrity guidance, and designing test boards. Excellent communication skills and hands-on measurement experience with advanced tools are essential. Join a team committed to innovation and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience with high-speed SerDes.
• Expertise in simulation tools like Ansys HFSS and Dassault CST.
• Strong hands-on measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Simulate ultra high-speed PCB channels including connectors and via structures.
• Provide signal integrity guidance to designers.
• Help design PCB test boards to corroborate simulations.

Skills

Signal integrity guidance

Simulation of high-speed SerDes

Interpersonal and communication skills

Hands-on measurement skills

Education

B.Sc or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Dassault CST

TDR/VNA equipment

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Responsibilities

• Simulate ultra high-speed PCB channels (112G+ SerDes rates) including connectors, breakouts, and via structures
• Provide signal integrity guidance to Digital Hardware Designers using simulated and empirical results
• Help design PCB test boards to corroborate simulations

Qualifications

• Minimum B.Sc or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of experience simulating high-speed SerDes in PCB applications
• Expert in using Ansys HFSS or Dassault CST simulation tools
• Hands‑on measurement skills with TDR/VNA equipment and oscilloscopes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Mentor Hyperlynx, HSpice, and Cadence Allegro
• Knowledge of PAM4 transmitter and receiver analog and digital technologies: FIR, CTLE, DFE, & FEC
• Experience in the theoretical aspects of EMC/EMI and ITU/IEEE/Bellcore telecommunications standards
• Programming/Scripting ability (C/Python/Matlab)

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

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