Early Career Talent Electronics Design Engineering

Youll validate cutting-edge mixed-signal chips that make hard disk drives workliterally in the path where data gets written and read. Work on next-gen Preamp technology solve real hardware challenges and learn from both junior and senior engineers wholl help you grow.

What Youll Do

• Characterize next-gen Preamp chips using high-frequency RF test gear (Network Analyzers Spectrum Analyzers)
• Automate testing workflows  write/modify TCL scripts to speed up validation cycles
• Debug signal integrity issues on prototype boards; run failure analysis and publish findings
• Partner with chip designers and vendors  test theories verify fixes optimize HDD performance
• Build test plans from scratch  design experiments collect data document what works (and what doesnt)

First 90 days: Ramp on Preamp architecture Support component testing Ship your first automated test scripts

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding mentorship and development curriculum.

Qualifications :

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a MS degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. 
• Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you at any point in the future required
• Solid analog fundamentals  you understand RF design transmission lines and signal integrity
• Hands-on lab skills  comfortable with oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers and high-speed measurement setups
• Coding for automation  can write test scripts (TCL preferred but adaptable)
• Verilog/SystemVerilog VHDL or FPGA experience
• PCB layout tools (KiCAD Altium etc.)
• HDD architecture knowledge
• ModelSim simulation experience

Additional Information :

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race color ancestry religion (including religious dress and grooming standards) sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender (including a persons gender identity gender expression and gender-related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons assigned sex at birth) age national origin sexual orientation medical condition marital status (including domestic partnership status) physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information protected medical and family care leave Civil Air Patrol status military and veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time