Hardware Engineer

$166,400 - $166,400/Yr

The Judge Group - Harrisburg, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Harrisburg, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Hardware Engineer position at TE Connectivity focuses on the electrical design, simulation, and verification-validation testing of high-speed products in cable assemblies. This role is crucial for ensuring high-speed communications and connectivity within datacenters and wireless infrastructure. The engineer will work independently on hardware design and validation projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge product designs. The position requires expertise in electrical performance from initial analysis through prototype fabrication and production verification testing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert in high-speed data, electronics design, simulation, and validation activities throughout product development cycles.
• Establish electrical design performance and functional requirements for new products.
• Lead product development of high-speed cable assemblies from conception to manufacturing.
• Conduct component selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and product validation testing.
• Create actionable recommendations based on design reviews and simulation results.
• Make data-driven decisions regarding product functionality and areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in a high-speed hardware engineering role.
• Proficiency in electronic design and analysis tools such as Altium PCB, ADS, Ansys Designer, and Ansys HFSS.
• Experience with cable/cable assembly designs, including high-speed twin-ax cables and direct attach copper (DAC) cables.
• Familiarity with high-speed test equipment like Digital Sampling Oscilloscope, Vector Network Analyzer, and Bit Error Rate Tester.
• Knowledge of signal conditioning techniques such as equalization and amplification.
• Experience in component selection, schematic capture, and printed circuit board design.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory and electrical circuit behavior.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret simulation and lab data to identify and solve issues.
• Experience in project leadership across design, development, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work in a global environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with embedded systems and ANSI C.
• Knowledge of SFF/IEEE specifications for high-speed cable assemblies.
• Familiarity with PAM4/8 and other higher-order modulation techniques.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies or a strong data analytics background.