PCB , PCBA Circuit​/Schematics Design Engineer

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The PCB / PCBA Circuit Designer will be responsible for the design of PCB circuit boards for advanced opto-electronic subsystem products such as optical transceivers, LiDARs, health sensors, and other related technologies. The Designer will lead and be actively engaged in design, prototyping, testing, and verification of the product development cycles.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential responsibilities.

• Design electrical portion of Skorpios Silicon Photonics based optical modules and subsystems, including schematic capture, circuit simulation, and PCB design.
• Perform DVT (Design Verification Testing) of optical module, PCBA, and subsystems.
• Characterize and measure performance of prototypes of optical modules and subsystems.
• Owner of Skorpios Silicon Photonics based optical module and subsystem PCBA BOM (Bill of Material).
• Understand electrical and optical requirements and specifications of optical transceiver MSA.
• Interface with firmware engineers in designing optical transceiver module and subsystems.
• Interface with optical engineers, Si photonics design engineers, test engineers and mechanical engineers. Lead design reviews as required.
• Ideally, able to subsequently layout the PCB following best practices for high-speed signal integrity.
• Maintain documentation of the electrical portion of optical modules and subsystems on document control systems.
• Provide technical support on the electrical portion of Skorpios optical module or subsystems to Skorpios customers when needed.

• Knowledge of transceiver electrical design issues, including signal path, noise, microwave loss, resonance, EMI, signal integrity, crosstalk, hot swap, ESD, testing, etc.
• Understand principals of micro-controller and communication protocols, such as SPI, I2C, MDIO.
• Familiar with high-speed (RF) ICs (driver, TIA, CDR/DSP, equalization, etc).
• Experience with digital and mixed signal circuit design.
• Experience with PCB design, OrCAD schematic capture, and circuit simulation tools.
• Experience with PCB layout (Allegro), Gerber file viewers/editors.
• Experience with optical module testing, understand testing methodologies for optical transceivers is desired.
• Knowledge of various optical transceivers in CWDM and DWDM networks;
  Familiar with industry standards including IEEE Ethernet standards, Telcordia, ANSI, and various MSAs is a plus.
• Flexible and hands‑on mindset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, track record of successfully identifying and resolving issues during all phases of a project life cycle.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic start‑up environment.
• Self‑directed, motivated, and driven to succeed; take initiative to identify Company needs and implement solutions.

• Constantly in a stationary position, often sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods.
• Constantly viewing a computer monitor, using a keyboard and mouse for prolonged periods.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the discretion of the company.

At Skorpios, you will be at the forefront of the silicon photonics revolution. We offer the chance to work on truly disruptive technology that is changing how the world connects. You will be part of a team where technical excellence is celebrated and where your contributions have a direct impact on the success of our next‑generation product lines.

• Competitive salary
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Birthday Leave
• Gym Membership Discounts

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