Sr Signal Integrity Engineer- Communication Solutions (Remote)

$179,816 - $224,700/Yr

TE Connectivity - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Principal

Remote - San Francisco, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Principal Signal Integrity Engineer at TE Connectivity, you will be responsible for the electrical design, simulation, and verification-validation testing of high-speed products in the connector and cable assembly industry. This role focuses on enhancing connectivity within data centers and wireless infrastructure, requiring independent project work in signal integrity, modeling, simulation, testing, and circuit board layout. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and serve as the subject matter expert throughout the product development cycle, from initial analysis to production verification testing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert in signal integrity design, simulation, and validation activities throughout product development cycles.
• Establish signal integrity design performance and functional requirements for new products.
• Perform signal integrity simulations for multiple high-speed standards on each product, determining the correct simulation methodology and setup.
• Conduct PCB design schematic and layout reviews, creating actionable recommendations based on design reviews and simulation results.
• Guide connector design and component qualifications from a signal integrity standpoint.
• Make data-driven decisions regarding product functionality and areas for improvement.
• Participate in determining objectives and approaches to assignments, working under general direction and exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and peers, and may coach and train other employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in a signal integrity engineering role.
• Experience with interconnect design or experience with connector and/or cable assembly design, including high-speed twin ax cables and RF systems.
• Proficiency in signal integrity analysis tools such as Agilent ADS and Ansys HFSS.
• Solid understanding of electromagnetic theory and electrical circuit behavior.
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret simulation and lab data to identify issues and provide solutions.
• Familiarity with printed circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly.
• Experience in project leadership across design, development, and manufacturing teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work in a global environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Six Sigma methodologies or strong data analytics background.
• Experience with printed circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly using Altium or AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and vector network analyzers.
• Knowledge of communication systems including high-speed servers, switches, routers, and storage.
• Experience with signal conditioning techniques such as equalization and amplification.
• Direct customer design and support experience.
• Application and test knowledge of high-speed devices and equalization techniques.
• Design experience with high-speed servers, switches, routers, storage, antennas, or RF frontend systems.
• Proficiency in Altium.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package