Hardware Engineering Technical Leader
Core
Lead the evaluation, qualification, and development of next-generation high-speed interconnect components and connectors for Cisco products, ensuring signal integrity, mechanical robustness, and reliability from concept to production.
Role type
Senior IC Hardware Engineering Technical Leader (Interconnect/Connector Design)
Builds
High-speed interconnect components, connectors, and system-level integration solutions for Cisco networking equipment
Domain
Semiconductor and systems design, specifically interconnect and connector technologies
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Interconnect and connector design, electromechanical design, PCB attach technologies, mechanical and electrical design principles, tolerance analysis, fabrication methods, materials selection, plating, validation testing, Signal Integrity (SI) fundamentals, cross-functional team leadership, program management
Preferred skills
System-level design of networking equipment, thermal management and liquid cooling considerations, supplier relationship management, SPC, FMEA, 8D / Corrective Action, Cause-and-Effect Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), risk assessment, high-speed cable assemblies experience, manufacturing-facing experience
Technologies
Signal Integrity (SI), SPC, FMEA, 8D, DOE, liquid cooling, cold-plate, thermal interface materials (TIM)
Responsibilities
Evaluate and qualify sophisticated interconnect components to optimize signal integrity and system performance; lead cross-functional teams to down-select and validate connectors from concept through NPI; manage vendor relationships and implement quality control measures; mentor junior engineers; drive continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership presence
