Principal R&D Hardware Design Engineer (Power)
Core
Define and own power architecture and power distribution strategies for complex, high-performance networking platforms across multiple product generations.
Role type
Principal R&D Hardware Design Engineer (Power)
Builds
Next-generation networking hardware platforms (Branch, Campus, Data Center)
Domain
Networking hardware / Power electronics
Required skills
Power architecture definition, AC-DC and DC-DC power solution design, voltage regulator design, multiphase converter design, hot-swap circuit design, protection circuit design, power sequencing, power monitoring, component selection, power simulation, power measurement, PCB layout for high-current circuits, schematic design, root-cause investigation
Preferred skills
Cross-organizational influence, strategic thinking, mentoring capabilities
Technologies
Cadence OrCAD, Cadence Allegro
Responsibilities
Define power architecture and distribution strategies, design and optimize power solutions, translate system requirements into robust power designs, drive component selection and design trade-offs, lead power design reviews and characterization, establish power design standards, mentor senior engineers
Seniority
Principal, technical leader & mentorship