Arena · 6 hours ago
Electrical Engineer, Simulation
New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $175K/yr
3+ years expArena is on a mission to accelerate hardware innovation that powers human progress. As an Electrical Engineer specializing in Electromagnetics (EM) simulation, you will advance Atlas’s capabilities in circuit/system design and verification workflows, contributing to high-speed/RF circuitry and EM simulations.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Build EM simulation capabilities for Atlas - Develop and maintain robust workflows for 2D/2.5D/3D EM simulation of interconnects, packages, connectors, and RF structures; ensure outputs are production-grade and repeatable
Model SI /PI/ SerDes channel components - Design, simulate, and evaluate model high-speed channels end-to-end (PCB, vias, connectors, packages, cables) and generate actionable artifacts (S-parameters, RLGC, TDR/eye implications, crosstalk, loss/dispersion breakdowns)
Model RF structures & components - Simulate passives, launches/transitions, resonators, power splitters/combiners, hybrids/couplers, matching networks and antennas; validate vs measurement
Bring PCB design expertise - Work with Altium/Cadence OrCAD and support integrations and workflows into Atlas
Lab validations - Correlate simulation with lab measurements (e.g., VNA/spectrum analyzer/TDR), define acceptance criteria, and drive root-cause analysis when models disagree with reality
Automate “expert workflows” - Convert best-practice EM simulation processes into automated pipelines: meshing strategies, boundary conditions, port definitions, de-embedding approaches, and parameter sweeps
Support forward-deployed engineering - Embed with customers when needed to diagnose real hardware issues, understand the
Travel domestically and internationally (up to 25% of your time)
Work in person at Arena's NYC headquarters when not traveling
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional experience with EM simulation for SI/PI, SerDes channel engineering, RF design, or closely related roles within leading industry players
Deep EM simulation proficiency — Practical expertise with 2.5D/3D solvers and workflows (method-of-moments / FEM / FDTD and industry standard tools such as HFSS, Keysight ADS, Cadence, Synopsis), and required design softwares such as Altium and Cadence Orcad
Signal integrity / SerDes expertise — Strong understanding of insertion/return loss, crosstalk, impedance discontinuities, via structures, launches, reference planes, dielectric/roughness loss, dispersion, and de-embedding
Lab proficiency — Familiarity with authoring test plans and validating simulations using VNA/spectrum analyzer/TDR/BER measurements and interpreting measurement artifacts (fixtures, calibration, de-embedding, bandwidth limits, repeatability)
Python proficiency — You can script or automate simulation pipelines and analysis in Python (or similar), work with data pipelines, and collaborate effectively with software engineers
Strong communication — You can explain complex physical behavior clearly, write structured technical reports, and align cross-functional teams around root causes and next steps
Benefits
100% of the monthly premium for Aetna medical insurance, plus vision and dental coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan
Unlimited PTO
Lunch every day from local restaurants via Sharebite
Relocation support provided
Company
Arena
Arena accelerates testing, debugging, and optimization for the world’s most advanced hardware.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$62M2025-04-08Series B· $30M
2022-08-02Series A· $32M
Leadership Team
Pratap Ranade
CEO and Co-Founder
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Engin Ural
Co-Founder
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