Signal Integrity Director for High-Speed Backplanes

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Raleigh, NC seeks a Signal Integrity Director to lead 20+ engineers in high-speed cable-backplane development, supporting data rates up to 448 Gbps per lane. You translate customer requirements into innovative designs, drive roadmaps, mentor the team, and collaborate with global customers and factories to scale production.

The role blends hands-on engineering leadership with strategic planning for telecom/datacom markets and next-gen data center

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering; MS preferred.
• 10+ years engineering management with high-speed SI teams.
• Experience with HFSS, CST Microwave or similar tools.
• Experience in measurements and debugging (TDR, VNA, generators).
• Experience in high-speed cables/connectors in communications equipment is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership to align cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of SI engineers designing copper-based I/O cable assemblies for high-bandwidth applications—supporting data rates up to 448 Gbps/lane.
• Translate customer requirements into innovative product designs and lead them through development, qualification, and transition to production.
• Collaborate with internal teams and global customers to define product performance and ensure engineering excellence.
• Drive technology and product roadmaps, presenting vision and solutions to key stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach engineering team members, fostering technical growth and clear communication.
• Share best practices across teams and champion continuous improvement in design methodology and workflow.
• Solve high-speed design challenges including signal integrity, simulation, test methodologies, and production ramp-up support.
• Support Sales and Applications Engineers to develop strategies for product break-in at existing and new accounts based on signal integrity and electrical engineering expertise.
• Support global factories for ramping up production; advising methods and experiments of builds, measurements, establishing test limits

Skills

Facilitation

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Development process

Systems thinking

Multitasking

Presentation skills

Mentorship

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Ansys Designer

CST Microwave Studio

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Raleigh, NC seeks a Signal Integrity Director to lead 20+ engineers in high-speed cable-backplane development, supporting data rates up to 448 Gbps per lane. You translate customer requirements into innovative designs, drive roadmaps, mentor the team, and collaborate with global customers and factories to scale production.

The role blends hands-on engineering leadership with strategic planning for telecom/datacom markets and next-gen data center