Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Technical Lead)
Core
Lead architecture, design, validation, and delivery of advanced test and measurement systems (oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, etc.) for Tektronix.
Role type
Senior IC Electrical Design Engineer (Technical Lead)
Builds
Next-generation electronic test and measurement instruments
Domain
Test and measurement instrumentation / High-speed electronics
Required skills
High-speed circuit design, Mixed-signal circuit design, RF circuit design, PCB design, Signal integrity analysis, Power integrity analysis, Hardware bring-up and debug, Transmission line theory, Impedance control, Precision timing systems, Analog signal chain design, Root-cause analysis, Python scripting, MATLAB, Oscilloscope usage, Spectrum analyzer usage, VNA usage, Signal generator usage
Preferred skills
Oscilloscope development, Signal analyzer development, Signal generator development, Precision analog front-end design, Calibration architecture design, Metrology concepts, RF characterization, Ansys HFSS, HyperLynx, ADS, Multidisciplinary team leadership, Regulated environment experience
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, Ansys HFSS, HyperLynx, ADS, SPI, I2C, DDR, PCIe
Responsibilities
Lead architecture, design, implementation, and validation of complex PCB-based hardware systems. Provide technical leadership across the electrical engineering team by coordinating design activities and mentoring engineers. Lead system-level electrical architecture development for next-generation instrumentation platforms. Design high-speed, analog, mixed-signal, RF, and digital circuits with focus on signal and power integrity. Develop and integrate RF, timebase, and precision timing circuitry. Lead root-cause analysis and debug of complex board-level and subsystem-level issues. Drive hardware architecture and technical tradeoffs across performance, cost, schedule, and manufacturability. Partner with systems, FPGA, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering teams. Lead design reviews, architecture reviews, DFx activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Serve as a technical mentor and role model for engineering talent. Translate customer and market needs into innovative technical solutions. Drive execution by developing realistic technical plans and mitigating risks. Actively lead prototype builds of PCBs and instruments. Influence technical decisions beyond immediate project boundaries.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities