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Staff Hardware Design Engineer

Staff Hardware Design Engineer

CompanyPsiQuantum
LocationPalo Alto, CA, USA
Salary$180000 – $225000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Master’s or Ph.D. Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
  • 5 years of relevant experience in product development and release to volume manufacturing leading to a successful commercial product.

Responsibilities

  • Design, create schematics, and oversee PCB layout of analog and digital circuitry consisting of but not limited to high-speed transceivers, 10+ Gbps electrical and optical data links, FPGA’s, microcontrollers, clock distribution, and power distribution.
  • Ensure signal integrity and EMI suppression is accounted for in all designs.
  • Design and create test set-ups for testing of electro-optic modules.
  • Characterize, optimize, and debug analog, digital, and electro-optic circuitry using equipment such as mixed signal & sampling oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, DC power supplies.
  • Develop software to drive measurements.
  • Analyze data and extract key performance parameters.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of hardware designs, test results, and design changes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Software tools: Orcad Schematic Capture and Allegro PCB Layout, C++, Python, RTL (VHDL or Verilog), Keysight PathWave ADS, Microsoft Office
  • Qualities: Results oriented, Delivers on commits, Attention to detail, Data-driven in decision-making, Strong problem-solving skills, Proven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites, time zones in direct and matrix team environments, Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences ranging from senior leadership and technical experts to entry-level staff.