Senior Signal Integrity Engineer
Core
Ensure performance and reliability of high-speed hardware designs by analyzing and mitigating signal degradation issues in next-generation ECUs.
Role type
Senior IC signal integrity engineer (automotive hardware)
Builds
Next-generation Electronic Control Units (ECUs) for electrified and autonomous vehicles
Domain
Automotive / High-speed digital design
Required skills
Signal integrity simulation (HyperLynx, HFSS, CST), high-speed PCB layout analysis, power delivery network (PDN) evaluation, high-speed interface expertise (DDR, PCIe, USB, SerDes, Ethernet), lab equipment operation (oscilloscopes, VNAs, TDRs), SI design guidelines development
Preferred skills
Process improvement methodologies, new material evaluation, cross-functional system integration
Technologies
HyperLynx, HFSS, CST, ADS, PCIe, USB, SerDes, Gig+Ethernet, DDR
Responsibilities
Perform detailed SI simulations to identify and resolve crosstalk, signal loss, and reflections; Analyze PCB layouts for optimal signal performance; Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize high-speed signal paths; Evaluate and validate PDN to minimize noise and ground bounce; Develop and maintain SI design guidelines and checklists; Diagnose and resolve SI issues during product bring-up phase
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC