Signal and Power Integrity Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Signal and Power Integrity Engineer to work from their Scottsdale, AZ facility. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design, analysis, and optimization of high-speed digital systems, ensuring signal integrity and power integrity are maintained throughout the product lifecycle.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

Department of Defense TS / SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS / SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

• Perform high-speed digital signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis using industry-standard simulation tools.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop and validate PCB layouts to meet SI and PI requirements.
• Conduct pre- and post-layout analysis to identify and mitigate potential signal and power integrity issues.
• Develop and implement design guidelines and best practices for high-speed digital circuits.
• Analyze and optimize power distribution networks (PDNs) to ensure robust performance under various operating conditions.
• Generate detailed reports and documentation of analysis results and recommendations.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of SI / PI issues in prototype and production hardware.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in signal and power integrity methodologies and technologies.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in high-speed digital signal integrity and power integrity analysis.
• Proficiency with SI / PI simulation tools such as Siemens Hyper Lynx, Ansys SIwave, Cadence Sigrity, Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, or similar.
• Strong understanding of high-speed digital design principles, including transmission line theory, impedance matching, and crosstalk mitigation.
• Experience with PCB layout tools and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, and SERDES.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) considerations.
• Familiarity with power integrity concepts such as decoupling strategies and PDN impedance profiles.

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security.
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9 / 80 schedule).

• This position is Onsite or Hybrid / Flex.
• While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ location.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to : job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations.
• Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life / short term disability / whole life / term life / accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation.
• Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.