Principle DFX Engineer
Core
Own end-to-end hardware design integration for TeraWave satellite communication modules, focusing on embedded management, power distribution, signal integrity, and high-speed Ethernet switching for orbital-scale operations.
Role type
Principal DFX Engineer (Hardware/Embedded Systems)
Builds
TeraWave satellite communication constellation modules with optical interconnects and high-speed data paths.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / High-Speed Networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Multi-layer PCB design, Embedded microprocessor architecture (ARM/RISC-V), Power electronics design, High-speed Ethernet switching, Signal/Power integrity analysis, DFX principles (DFM/DFT/DFA/DFR), SPICE simulation, Radiation-hardened component selection
Preferred skills
Radiation effects mitigation (SEE/TID), Space/Aviation hardware experience, FPGA/ASIC integration, Environmental qualification testing (TVAC/vibration/EMC), Supply chain coordination at scale
Technologies
Altium, Cadence, MPSoC, ARM, RISC-V, I2C, SPI, PMBus, SMBus, RS-485, CAN, SerDes, NPU, Switch ASIC, LDO, DC-DC converters
Responsibilities
Architect BMC subsystems and low-level communication buses; Design high-reliability power distribution and thermal management; Lead SPICE-based transient analysis and EMI/EMC mitigation; Manage multi-layer PCB design and CCA BOM procurement; Integrate Ethernet switching systems and PHY/SerDes components; Drive DFX principles across the full lifecycle from prototype to volume production.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship
