Strategic Systems Architect: High-Speed Backplane Interconnects

Amphenol Corporation; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks an Engineering Systems Architect in Nashua, NH. You will lead architectural design for high-speed backplane connectors, align roadmaps with engineering and product teams, and translate system-level needs into connector solutions.

The role requires a strong background in electronics or mechanical engineering with 10+ years in IT/Datacom hardware. Occasional travel and collaboration across groups are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred
• An advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) is highly desirable
• Role draws on electronic engineering background (signal transmission, EMI/EMC, SI) and/or mechanical background (materials, tolerance analysis, CAD tools)
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in hardware and interconnect solutions in the IT/Datacom space

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and technical strategy for customer solutions involving Amphenol's high speed backplane connector portfolio (board-to-board, hybrid, and related topologies)
• Serve as the technical face of HSBP for strategic customers, including hyperscale and AI/ML infrastructure accounts, translating system-level requirements into connector architecture direction
• Guide the HSBP product roadmap in coordination with SI engineering, mechanical design, and product management, aligning with standards (IEEE 802.3dj, OIF CEI-112G/224G) and customer timelines
• Prepare and deliver high-level technical presentations to key stakeholders, including customer executives and internal leadership
• Provide advanced technical support and rapid response on complex backplane interconnect problems
• Devise and communicate differentiation strategy for HSBP products relative to competing backplane solutions
• Partner with other business units (including optics) to ensure a consistent systems-level narrative across Amphenol's interconnect portfolio
• Some travel required

Skills

Communication

Organization

Presentation

Customer service

Modeling tools

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) desirable

Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering background

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks an Engineering Systems Architect in Nashua, NH. You will lead architectural design for high-speed backplane connectors, align roadmaps with engineering and product teams, and translate system-level needs into connector solutions.

The role requires a strong background in electronics or mechanical engineering with 10+ years in IT/Datacom hardware. Occasional travel and collaboration across groups are expected.