High Speed Board Designer

Semiconductor Devices (SCD) is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced infrared detectors and electro-optical solutions for defense and commercial applications.

We are seeking a skilled Board Designer with extensive experience in high-speed digital design to join our Board Design R&D Team.

In this role, you will define system and hardware requirements, design FPGA-based hardware platforms, and validate high-speed interfaces such as DDR4, USB3, Ethernet, MIPI, and Camera Link. You will work closely with firmware, software, and mechanical engineers to deliver robust, production-ready embedded systems for advanced electro-optical products.

• Define hardware requirements and prepare detailed design documentation for FPGA-based boards, including power architecture, configuration, and peripheral circuitry.
• Develop schematics and oversee PCB layout for complex, high-speed multilayer boards.
• Perform hardware simulations and signal analysis using tools such as LTspice and Cadence.
• Design and validate high-speed interfaces including DDR4, USB3, Ethernet, MIPI, and Camera Link.
• Define and manage PCB stack-ups, impedance control, differential pair routing, and high-speed layout constraints.
• Conduct Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) analysis to ensure performance, robustness, and reliability.
• Lead prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, VNAs).
• Collaborate with firmware, software, and mechanical teams to ensure full system integration.
• Participate in design reviews, DFM/DFT processes, and continuous design improvements.
• Support production and NPI activities, and resolve hardware-related manufacturing issues.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or related field).
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in PCB and FPGA-based board design.
• Strong proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools (OrCAD, Cadence Allegro).
• Deep understanding of high-speed digital design principles (impedance control, timing constraints, crosstalk mitigation).
• Solid knowledge of power supply design, sequencing, and decoupling strategies.
• Practical experience with hardware validation and SI/PI simulation tools.
• Proven experience working closely with PCB layout engineers, with strong understanding of layout rules and design trade-offs.
• Proficiency in lab test and measurement equipment for debugging and validation.

• Experience with VHDL development.
• Familiarity with ASIC development processes.

• The position requires eligibility for obtaining Israeli security clearance.
• This position is open to all qualified candidates and is intended for both women and men.