Senior Signal and Power Integrity Hardware Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Signal and Power Integrity Hardware Engineer: Develop measurement instrument products through signal and power integrity analysis for complex PCB and package designs with an accent on high-speed digital, analog, and RF circuits. Focus on modeling, simulation, timing, impedance, and electromagnetic analysis to ensure compliance with performance targets and manufacturability.

Location: North Reading, MA, US. Only considering candidates local to position location; unable to provide relocation.

Salary: $141,400–226,200

Company

Global test and automation specialists powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated semiconductor test solutions and manufacturing automation.

What you will do

• Perform signal and power integrity analysis for complex PCB and package designs.
• Model and simulate high-speed digital, analog, and RF circuits using industry-standard tools.
• Conduct timing, impedance, electromagnetic field, S-parameter, and PDN analysis.
• Collaborate with hardware, PCB layout, and manufacturing teams to guide design decisions and ensure targets are met.
• Validate simulation results in the lab with VNAs, TDRs, and high-speed oscilloscopes.
• Support design reviews and work with fabricators to improve processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electronics preferred).
• 12+ years in hardware engineering developing equivalent technologies.
• Strong understanding of EM theory, transmission line theory, impedance control, and EMI/EMC mitigation.
• Experience with modeling/simulating PCBs and packages for SI/PI and timing analysis.
• Familiarity with IBIS models (IBIS 7.0 standard).
• Proficiency with Cadence Sigrity, Ansys HFSS/SI-Wave/Maxwell/3D Layout, HyperLynx, ADS, SPICE tools (Cadence Spectre, PSpice, HSpice).
• Experience with PCB design workflows, Cadence Allegro, Concept schematic entry, 2D/3D electromagnetic solvers.
• Strong analytical skills with hands-on lab experience.

Nice to have

• High-voltage PCB design experience (1kV or higher).
• Programming skills in Tcl, Python, Perl, MATLAB, C/C++, C#, or Visual Basic.

Culture & Benefits

• Robust health and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs.
• Inclusive work environment fostering innovation, diversity, and high performance.
• Discretionary bonus based on financial performance.