High-Speed Board Designer

Description:

NextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing. Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to vastly accelerate supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. Our new software-defined hardware architecture enables HPC & AI to fulfill their promise of breakthroughs in all fields of advanced research. 

At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:

• Professionalism: We get exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance.
• Unity: Collaboration is key to success; we foster a work environment where every employee feels valued and heard.
• Impact: We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented High-Speed Board Designer to join our team. In this role you will design and develop high-speed printed circuit boards (PCBs) that power advanced electronic systems. You’ll play a key role in shaping the performance, reliability, manufacturability of our hardware products.

• BSc in electrical engineering 
• Proven experience in high-speed PCB design, including signal and power integrity analysis
• Strong knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB, and Ethernet
• Experience with FPGA and microcontroller-based system design
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC compliance and thermal management techniques
• High-power design experience, including power distribution, high-current components, and thermal considerations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment 
• Hand-on experience with circuit assembly, debugging, and lab equipment
• Deep understanding of PCB manufacturing processes and DFM practices
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to automate testing using Python is an advantage
• Experience in thermal and mechanical design is an advantage

• Design and develop high-speed PCBs for various applications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
• Perform schematic capture, circuit design, and layout definition
• Conduct signal integrity and power integrity analysis to optimize board performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, firmware, and manufacturing engineers
• Define routing constraints for high-speed interfaces and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Conduct board bring-up, testing, and debugging of prototypes
• Work with FPGA and microcontroller development for board-level integration
• Generate documentation for PCB fabrication and assembly