Senior High Speed Design Engineer - PCB
Kforce Inc.
Irvine, CA
- Architect and design high-performance DVT boards for validating transceiver technologies across multiple generations and protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, PAM4)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including RFIC designers, system architects, packaging, and test engineers to define board-level requirements and validation strategies
- Select components, create schematics, and oversee PCB layout optimized for signal integrity, power delivery, and thermal performance
- Develop and execute test plans for electrical characterization, including jitter, eye diagram, BER, impedance, and crosstalk measurements
- Debug and optimize board-level performance to meet stringent specifications for high-speed links
- Document design processes, validation results, and provide feedback to silicon and system teams
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or similar field
- 3-7+ years of experience in high-speed board design and validation
- High speed design expertise is required
- Experience with advanced board materials and manufacturers is required
- Experience with lab equipment and/or RF/Digital test methodologies
- Experience integrating with lab instrumentation (e.g., VNA, BERT, Oscilloscopes) is preferred
- Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro, Altium or similar) and simulation tools (e.g., SI/PI analysis, HFSS, ADS)
- Solid understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed layout techniques
- Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
- Experience with Serdes and/or Transceiver technologies or similar is a plus but not required
- Experience with test automation and data analysis tools
- Experience with Transceiver technologies or other high-speed design is a plus
- Experience with the Design of DVT boards would be a plus
- Familiarity with protocol compliance testing (e.g., IEEE, USB, PCIe)
- Knowledge of thermal and mechanical constraints in board design
- Automate test setups using scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) is a plus
- Will consider candidates from various industries that are highly regulated such as Aerospace, Semiconductor, Medical Device, Pharma, consumer electronics, etc.
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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About the Company
Kforce Inc.
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.
Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.