Junior Signal Integrity Engineer

Amphenol Communication Solutions • Hampton, NH

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Ardent Concepts, an Amphenol company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance multicoaxial and coaxial interconnect assemblies, connectors, and interfaces used in the development of next generation semiconductors, quantum computers, and electronics systems. Ardent was built on core technologies that yield the smallest, fastest, and most electrically efficient compression mount connector interfaces worldwide. As data rate requirements increase and devices and systems shrink, Ardent's products deliver superior signal integrity in a dense footprint that can be reusable across programs to maximize cost savings. Our focus is on helping bring next generation computing to market through novel connector designs for test & measurement, OEM applications, and specialized military applications. Ardent's patented contact technologies are well suited for advanced multi-GHz applications such as board stack connectors, coaxial connectors, FPGA sockets, flex circuit connectors, probe interfaces, and mezzanine card connectors. We have a complete line of high-performance interfaces for the most advanced chipsets such as RF devices, ASICS, switches, processors, and MEMS devices. We support chip to chip, chip to board, board to board, and flex to board applications. We are currently seeking a Junior Signal Integrity Engineer to join our team and lead the Ardent SI community and help drive new product development. Ardent has experienced explosive growth in the last 5 years and it is imperative that we stay ahead of the technology requirement in interconnect. This position is located in our Hampton, NH office.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• 0-3 years of industry experience with an understanding of electro-magnetic principles for digital signal integrity
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks is a plus, or a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a plus.
• Experience with signal integrity measurements and debugging with TDR, VNA, pattern generators, error detectors and similar measurement equipment.
• This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US Person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in component design and application of high-speed connectors into communications equipment is a plus
• Experience with RF Engineering
• Experience with signal integrity and simulation/analysis tools such as Ansys HFSS and Designer, CST Microwave, HSPICE, MATLAB, and ADS is a plus
• Hands-on experience with frequency-domain and time-domain component and circuit characterization including understanding of test and calibration methods
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organized, accurate records of technical work.
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Signal Integrity Engineer in all aspects of optimizing PCB structures for maximum performance with TR Multicoax 90 GHz products.
• Collaborate with Applications Engineers to gather all necessary data for initiating the optimization process.
• Create models in CAD software using collected data; familiarity with SolidWorks and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a plus, or a willingness to learn.
• Run and import models in 3D EM software for analysis.
• Track each step of the optimization process to accurately measure duration and identify opportunities for targeted process improvements.
• Maintain detailed records of each optimization to provide accurate feedback to Applications Engineering on process duration by PCB structure type. This historical data will support more accurate customer lead time estimates by accounting for varying complexity.
• Perform end-to-end optimizations with guidance from the Senior Signal Integrity Engineer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing