R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER I/CO-OP Signal Integrity Dept.

Job Overview:

The Aerospace Defense and Marine (AD&M) business of TE Connectivity are leaders in the development and engineering of a comprehensive portfolio of connectors, contactors, relays, sensors, fiber optics, wires, cables, antennas, circuit protectors and moldings for harsh environments. We have a global customer base with over 6,000 employees to deliver a broad range of solutions. 

As part of the AD&M team, you will be joining a group of professionals who are passionate about ensuring the future growth of the business, whilst maintaining integrity, taking accountability, working together and continually improving to ensure constant innovation and openness to change. 

Short Description

As a Signal Integrity Engineer for TE Connectivity you will focus on the electrical design, simulation, and verification/validation testing of high-speed communication products in the AD&M connector and/or cable assembly industry.  You will be expected to independently work on product and system designs centered around modeling, simulation, testing, and circuit board layout.  Collaborative work is expected within a broader cross functional team of mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and operations professionals to execute leading edge product designs.  As the subject matter expert for the signal integrity performance of a product/platform you will work through the initial analysis, prototype fabrication, evaluation, and production verification testing.   Be ready to tackle challenging design problems, utilize simulation tools, and make data driven decisions to guide complex designs toward success.

Responsibilities
Located in Middletown, PA, the R&D/Product Signal Integrity Development Engineer will play a pivotal role in the design, analysis, and manufacturing support of ruggedized connector products and related accessories for the harsh environments found in aerospace and defense applications.

Responsibilities include:
•    Subject matter expert in signal integrity design, simulation, and validation activities through product development cycles
•    Establishing signal integrity design performance/functional requirements for new products
•    Performing signal integrity simulations for multiple high-speed standards on each product. This includes determining the correct simulation methodology as well as a good understanding of the criteria for each interface
•    Performing PCB design schematic and layout reviews
•    Creating actionable recommendations based upon design reviews and simulation results
•    Guiding connector design and component qualifications from a signal integrity standpoint.  
•    Making data driven decisions about the product functionality and areas for improvement

Requirements:

Requirements/Experience:
•    Due to ITAR restrictions, US citizenship or US lawful permanent residency status is required to apply for this position
•    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
•    A solid understanding of electromagnetic theory and electrical circuit behavior
•    Signal integrity analysis tools (3D EM Modeling, Spice, etc.)
•    Experience with PCB design
•    Matlab or Python programming skills
•    Strong analytical capabilities to interpret simulation and lab data to identify issues and provide solutions to fix identified problem
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Ability to work in a global environment – able to accommodate varying time zones, fluent in English (verbal/written), able to collaborate with individuals across geographies
•    Individual must be highly motivated, a quick learner, and able to work independently

Preferable Skills/Experience:
•    Printed circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly (Altium, AutoCAD)
•    Test equipment (TDR oscilloscope, vector network analyzer)
•    Communication systems (high-speed servers, switches, routers, storage)
•    Signal conditioning techniques (equalization, amplification)
•    Direct customer design and support experience
•    Application and test knowledge of high-speed devices and equalization techniques 
•    Design experience with high-speed servers, switches, routers, storage, or similar systems 

We are looking for someone who can lead and take ownership of a project while working with a cross functional team to achieve a successful product launch.

We have developed a strong team environment that is both enjoyable and allows employees to learn, develop, and progress along their chosen career path. We have built a framework for career development and success.  We are looking for a highly engaged key contributor to who can manage responsibility, willingness to learn, and can communicate their plans and ideas to both internal and external customers.

Please Note:

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.

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