Staff Engineer – Transceiver PCB Design and Test

This experienced engineer will specify and design the analog circuit portions of >Tbit/sec pluggable transceivers for data centers at the heart of AI clusters. This engineer will lead the analog PCB design from schematic capture through bring-up and DVT, working with PIC, module, RF design and other teams to deliver high volume products.

NION2026

Core Responsibilities

• Design circuit at transistor, op-amp, and low-level discrete components level using EDA tools like Cadence or SPICE to meet strict bandwidth, noise, and power constraints.

• Have a good understanding of FPGA, CPLD, and MCU to be able to incorporate them inthe designs.

• Design power supplies required for the system

• Create Spice simulation and test benches for power supplies and control circuits.

• Create schematics and work with PCB layout group to design PC boards by providing physical and electrical constraints.

• Review and edit the layout to ensure the circuit design meets target performance.

• Evaluate and select new components such as power supplies, power FETs, Clocks, glue logicIC, control chips, etc.

• Collaborate with internal firmware/software teams on implementing board level and circuit block diagnostics.

• Design test plan, bring up, and EDVT

• Bring up, test, and debug new PCB hardware.

• Document test results and lead design review with cross functional groups.

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum 5 years of experience (or equivalent) preferred in laser applications such as data communication systems or similar fields. However, various levels will be considered.

• Must have experience in board level circuit design, simulation and hands-on test and board bring up.

• Experience with DAC, ADC, IDAC, Op-amp, switching power supplies, LDO, and other signal conditioning circuits and components.

• Proficiency in Cadence Allegro: edit the layout as an example for the layout group to implement changes. This improves feedback efficiency.

• Strong Knowledge in signal and power integrity for high-speed PCB designs for network applications.

• Understanding the PCB fab and assembly processes for engineering protos.

• Proficiency with lab test equipment (Scopes, function generator, power meter, etc.)

• Coding skills to facilitate automation of routine testing

• Ability to communicate well and work closely and cross-functionally with engineering groups in design and resolving issues