Hardware Engineer - LM3 Laser
Middletown, PA
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced
Hardware Engineer
to join our team, focusing on the
electrical design, simulation, and verification-validation testing
of high-speed products in cable assemblies. These assemblies target high-speed communications and connectivity within
datacenters and wireless infrastructure
. As the subject matter expert, you will lead electrical performance initiatives from initial analysis to prototype evaluation and production testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create cutting-edge products.
Key Responsibilities
:
Serve as the subject matter expert for
high-speed data, electronics design, simulation, and validation
through the product development lifecycle.
Define
electrical design performance
and functional requirements for new products.
Lead product development of high-speed cable assemblies from
conception to manufacturing
.
Conduct
component selection, schematic design, PCB Layout
, and validation testing.
Make actionable recommendations based on
design reviews and simulation
results.
Utilize
data-driven decisions
to improve product functionality and resolve design challenges.
Required Skills/Experience
:
Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering
,
Master’s degree preferred
.
Minimum of
10 years of experience
in high-speed hardware engineering.
Expertise with electronic design and analysis tools, such as
Altium PCB, ADS, Ansys Designer, Ansys HFSS
.
Experience in
high-speed cable/cable assembly designs
, including twin-ax cables, direct attach copper (DAC) cables, and active copper cables.
Proficiency with high-speed test equipment like
Digital Sampling Oscilloscopes, Vector Network Analyzers
, and
Bit Error Rate Testers
.
Familiarity with
signal conditioning techniques
(equalization, amplification, FIR, CTLE).
Strong skills in
PCB design, fabrication, assembly
, and
electromagnetic theory
.
Demonstrated project leadership, particularly across design, development, and manufacturing teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in a global setting.
Preferred Skills/Experience
:
Familiarity with
embedded systems and ANSI C
.
Knowledge of
SFF/IEEE specifications
for high-speed cable assemblies.
Understanding of higher-order modulation techniques like
PAM4/8
.
Experience with
Six Sigma methodologies
or a strong background in data analytics.
Education
: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
Source : LM3 Laser