Board Hardware Engineer

Principal Board Hardware Engineer

Focus:
High-Speed PCB Design for Gen 7 PCIe

Location:

Duluth, GA (Onsite). Relocation package offered

Compensation:
Generous total package comprising base, bonus and stock. Senior Engineer total package up to approx $275k, Staff Engineer total package up to approx $400k, Principal Engineer up to approx $500k

Introduction

Stellar opportunity to work for a leading semiconductor company focused on cutting-edge high-performance networking and infrastructure solutions. This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, developing, and bringing up complex PCB-based systems for next-generation hardware platforms, including PCIe Gen 7.

What You Will Do:

• Translate product and system requirements into detailed schematics and board-level designs
• Lead PCB development from concept through bring-up and validation
• Partner with cross-functional teams including architecture, firmware, mechanical, SI/PI, and layout
• Participate in component selection, evaluation, and qualification - Develop functional specifications, test plans, and documentation
• Support board bring-up, debugging, and issue resolution using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, etc.)
• Collaborate on layout decisions including component placement and routing constraints
• Contribute to design simulations (power and signal integrity)
• Manage multiple projects and communicate progress, risks, and timelines
• Support sustaining engineering activities including ECOs and issue resolution

What We Are Looking For:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in PCB design and board-level development
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB (10g or higher)
• Knowledge of power design including DC/DC regulation
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up and lab debugging
• Familiarity with Cadence Allegro or similar PCB design tools
• Experience with simulation tools such as SPICE or equivalent
• Understanding of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART

Nice To Have:

• Experience with signal integrity or power integrity analysis
• Background in embedded systems, FPGA, or microcontrollers
• Programming or scripting experience (Python, C, TCL, etc.)
• Familiarity with lab tools such as TDR or VNA
• Experience with PCB stack-up design or layout collaboration

Why This Role:

• Work on truly cutting-edge, advanced hardware platforms at scale
• Opportunity to own designs from concept through production
• Collaborative engineering environment

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• FSA and HSA
• 401k with 6% match
• ESPP
• Flexible/Unlimited PTO
• Annual bonus from 15-30% (depending on your level)
• Very generous stocks!