High-Speed Board Designer
Description
NextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing. Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to vastly accelerate supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. Our new software-defined hardware architecture enables HPC & AI to fulfill their promise of breakthroughs in all fields of advanced research.
At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:
- Professionalism: We get exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance.
- Unity: Collaboration is key to success; we foster a work environment where every employee feels valued and heard.
- Impact: We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented High-Speed Board Designer to join our team. In this role you will design and develop high-speed printed circuit boards (PCBs) that power advanced electronic systems. You’ll play a key role in shaping the performance, reliability, manufacturability of our hardware products.
Requirements
- BSc in electrical engineering
- Proven experience in high-speed PCB design, including signal and power integrity analysis
- Strong knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB, and Ethernet
- Experience with FPGA and microcontroller-based system design
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC compliance and thermal management techniques
- High-power design experience, including power distribution, high-current components, and thermal considerations
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Hand-on experience with circuit assembly, debugging, and lab equipment
- Deep understanding of PCB manufacturing processes and DFM practices
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
- Ability to automate testing using Python is an advantage
- Experience in thermal and mechanical design is an advantage
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-speed PCBs for various applications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
- Perform schematic capture, circuit design, and layout definition
- Conduct signal integrity and power integrity analysis to optimize board performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, firmware, and manufacturing engineers
- Define routing constraints for high-speed interfaces and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Conduct board bring-up, testing, and debugging of prototypes
- Work with FPGA and microcontroller development for board-level integration
- Generate documentation for PCB fabrication and assembly
NextSilicon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, age, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with physical or mental disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. NextSilicon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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