Signal and Power Integrity Engineer

Acara Solutions seeks a Signal and Power Integrity Engineer for our client in Scottsdale, AZ. This person can work at a different site in the US if needed or be considered for a Hybrid or Remote schedule.

• 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.
• 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 (Printed Circuit Board) 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 signal integrity (SI)/power integrity (PI) issues in prototype and production hardware.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in signal and power integrity methodologies and technologies.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Science or Engineering or Technology or Mathematics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in high-speed digital signal integrity and power integrity analysis.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with PCB (Printed Circuit Board) layout tools and methodologies.

• Master's Degree.
• Proficiency with SI/PI simulation tools such as Siemens HyperLynx, 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.
• 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.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret (TS/SCI) security clearance.