Signal and Power Integrity Engineer

General Dynamics • Scottsdale, AZ

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is seeking a highly skilled Signal and Power Integrity Engineer to join our dynamic team. 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.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees