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Marvell Technology · 4 hours ago

Principal Hardware Engineer, Optics

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $214K/yr

5+ years exp

Marvell Technology is a leader in semiconductor solutions that are essential for data infrastructure. They are seeking a motivated Electrical Hardware Engineer to design, develop, and test electrical hardware for optical modules and AI platforms, contributing to the full product lifecycle.

DSPInternet of ThingsManufacturingSemiconductorWireless

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design, development, and testing of electrical hardware for optical modules and other AI platforms

Technical ownership of all aspects of hardware development for specific module platforms and mentor junior engineers

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define hardware requirements and specifications

Engage with external component suppliers to define new product roadmaps, guide technology development and be actively involved in component selection

Actively work with PCB layout engineers and provide guidance on component placement, routing for signal integrity / power integrity, and to meet BW requirements

Responsible for PCB board bring-up and debugging of hardware components using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and signal analyzer

Participate in hardware validation and verification, including debugging and troubleshooting

Help develop and maintain detailed design documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs

Work closely with manufacturing teams to support the production and assembly of hardware components

Qualification

Electrical hardware designPower managementHigh-speed signal integrityCAD tools proficiencyLab equipment usageSemiconductor processingFirmware familiarityThermal management understandingEMI/EMC considerationsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10-15 years of related professional experience or Master's degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5-10 years of experience or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree

Strong experience in electrical hardware design and development

Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices

Strong knowledge of power management, high-speed signal and power integrity

Familiarity with CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Allegro, OrCAD)

Proficiency in using lab equipment, with a good understanding of electrical measurement and testing methodologies

Basic knowledge of semiconductor processing and good understanding of packaging technology

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication and teamwork abilities