Cambrian Works, Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior High-Speed Digital Hardware Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelCambrian Works, Inc. is looking for a versatile High-Speed Digital Hardware Engineer who can bridge the gap between complex theoretical design and rapid physical execution. The role involves managing the entire board lifecycle, from architectural input to hands-on lab rework, while collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment.
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Responsibilities
High-Speed Protocol Implementation: Design and validate complex systems featuring PCIe (Gen 4/5/6), DDR4/5, and high-bandwidth Gigabit Ethernet
FPGA & Processor Integration: Create complex boards that break out high-pin-count functionality from FPGAs and processors, ensuring signal integrity through dense fan-outs and escapes
Switching Architectures: Provide architectural input and design implementation for high-speed Ethernet switches and data-plane hardware
Contractor Oversight: Direct external board layout and fabrication contractors; verify that layout design rules for high-speed signals (impedance control, differential pair matching, etc.) are strictly followed
Rapid Fabrication: Partner with fabrication houses to accelerate the path from concept to assembly, managing the fabrication of existing and new high-speed designs
Revision Control: Strictly follow company processes for version control and engineering design guidelines
Design Review: Audit schematics, layouts, and product design guides to diagnose issues and ensure adherence to vendor design-in requirements
Lab Rework: Perform precision soldering and wire modifications to rework or 'blue-wire' boards for immediate testing and validation
Cross-Functional Iteration: Work within an Agile process to iterate with mechanical and software colleagues on designs with competing needs (e.g., thermal constraints vs. signal routing)
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise in PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet (10G/100G/400G), and DDR memory systems
Experience in Agile environments
High-Speed Protocol Implementation: Design and validate complex systems featuring PCIe (Gen 4/5/6), DDR4/5, and high-bandwidth Gigabit Ethernet
FPGA & Processor Integration: Create complex boards that break out high-pin-count functionality from FPGAs and processors, ensuring signal integrity through dense fan-outs and escapes
Switching Architectures: Provide architectural input and design implementation for high-speed Ethernet switches and data-plane hardware
Contractor Oversight: Direct external board layout and fabrication contractors; verify that layout design rules for high-speed signals (impedance control, differential pair matching, etc.) are strictly followed
Rapid Fabrication: Partner with fabrication houses to accelerate the path from concept to assembly, managing the fabrication of existing and new high-speed designs
Revision Control: Strictly follow company processes for version control and engineering design guidelines
Design Review: Audit schematics, layouts, and product design guides to diagnose issues and ensure adherence to vendor design-in requirements
Lab Rework: Perform precision soldering and wire modifications to rework or 'blue-wire' boards for immediate testing and validation
Cross-Functional Iteration: Work within an Agile process to iterate with mechanical and software colleagues on designs with competing needs (e.g., thermal constraints vs. signal routing)
Core Expertise: Deep knowledge of Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, DDR4/5, and FPGA-based architectures
Proficiency in Altium or Cadence for schematic capture and layout review
Advanced soldering skills and experience using high-end diagnostic equipment (Oscilloscopes, VNAs, BERTs)
Experience working within an Agile hardware development framework
Excellent verbal and written skills; able to generate professional presentations and documentation (Word/PDF) on results and status
Able to articulate goals and milestone dates and regularly achieve those targets
Meticulous approach to design reviews and revision control to minimize board spins
Company
Cambrian Works, Inc.
Cambrian Works is your space network provider for Earth and Lunar constellation networks
Founded in 2020
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.26MKey Investors
National Science Foundation
2021-12-28Grant· $0.26M
Leadership Team
Simon Lee
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-08-19
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