Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Broadata Communications

Job Location:

Torrance, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 130000 - 180000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Broadata Communications Inc. (BCI) Torrance CA
On-site

Company Overview
Broadata Communications Inc. (BCI) is a privately held California-based corporation. BCI is a leading and innovative company specializing in the development of market-driven products for the transmission of digital multimedia (video audio and data) over fiber. Our clients are world leaders in their industries spanning entertainment broadcast medical professional audio/video house of worship education government military and transportation sectors. We are ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified with a strong commitment to quality innovation and continuous improvement.

Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Hardware Design Engineer to design simulate bring up and validate complex mixed-signal and high-speed digital hardware for BCI multimedia video-over-IP fiber optic medical enterprise and mission-critical products. This role focuses on schematic design PCB layout high-speed circuit simulation signal integrity power integrity DFM/DFT review board-level troubleshooting and production release. Strong Altium Designer experience is required. Experience using Ansys HFSS for high-speed interconnect via connector launch transition and channel simulation is a plus.

This is a hands-on role based in Torrance CA and is not a remote or hybrid position. We offer a fast-paced high impact and stimulating environment with opportunities for professional growth within BCI. Veterans welcome!

Key Responsibilities

Own board-level hardware design from requirements review architecture definition component selection schematic capture PCB layout support prototype bring-up DFM/DFT review verification and production release.
Create and maintain complex multi-sheet schematics in Altium Designer for video high-speed digital embedded processor FPGA/CPLD power analog isolation protection and fiber optic interface circuits.
Own or directly support PCB layout in Altium Designer including component placement stack-up definition controlled impedance design rules routing constraints length matching differential-pair tuning return-path control via strategy and manufacturability review.
Define and review high-speed layout requirements for HDMI DisplayPort USB-C/USB 3.x DVI 3G/12G SDI SFP/SFP 1G/10G Ethernet PCIe DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 LVDS MIPI and similar multi-Gbps interfaces.
Perform pre-layout and post-layout high-speed circuit simulation and SI/PI analysis to reduce jitter crosstalk insertion loss return loss reflections via stubs impedance discontinuities EMI risk and power noise.
Use Ansys HFSS or similar 3D EM tools when applicable to analyze connectors high-speed launches vias back-drill structures transitions stubs and other critical discontinuities. HFSS experience is a plus.
Use simulation and layout review to guide connector selection cable interface design ESD/EMI protection common-mode choke usage reference-plane continuity grounding shielding and high-speed routing strategy.
Design and review power architecture switching and linear power supplies sequencing protection circuits thermal considerations and power-distribution networks for reliable embedded products.
Lead board bring-up debug and root-cause failure analysis for prototypes pilot builds sustaining engineering changes EOL redesigns and customer RMA issues.
Use oscilloscopes TDR/VNA protocol analyzers BERT/eye-diagram tools logic analyzers thermal tools and standard lab equipment to validate high-speed power and embedded hardware performance.
Support verification and validation testing including HDMI/DP/SDI/Ethernet interface checks EMC/ESD testing environmental stress screening reliability testing and compliance-related testing for medical or mission-critical products.
Prepare and review ECO/ECN packages BOMs manufacturing release packages layout notes simulation summaries design review materials test notes and corrective-action documentation.
Work closely with product management mechanical firmware FPGA software test manufacturing vendors and ODM partners to deliver manufacturable and reliable products.
Lead and participate in schematic layout SI/PI DFM and design verification reviews while mentoring junior engineers and PCB designers on high-speed layout and troubleshooting best practices.

Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management.

Education & Experience

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field. M.S. in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
8 years of hands-on hardware design experience with high-speed analog/digital embedded video networking or mission-critical electronic products.
Strong hands-on experience with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout is required. Candidates must be comfortable working with multi-sheet schematics design rules libraries variants BOMs output jobs and manufacturing release packages in Altium.
Demonstrated experience designing complex multi-layer PCBs with controlled impedance differential pairs high-speed connectors high-density components power distribution grounding shielding EMI/ESD protection and manufacturability constraints.
Practical experience with high-speed simulation stack-up planning signal integrity power integrity and root-cause analysis for multi-Gbps interfaces.
Working knowledge of digital video and data interfaces especially HDMI DisplayPort USB-C/USB 3.x SMPTE SDI DVI Ethernet 10G Ethernet SFP/SFP and related standards.
Experience interfacing with microcontrollers application processors FPGAs/CPLDs video scalers video receivers/transmitters Ethernet PHYs/switches high-speed memory and common communication interfaces such as I2C SPI UART RS-232 RS-485 USB SDIO Ethernet and PCIe.
Strong hardware debugging skills with the ability to isolate failures to schematic layout component firmware interaction signal integrity power integrity EMI/ESD or manufacturing causes.
Experience with analog and digital video products video transmission over copper and fiber AV-over-IP SDVoE video processing capture display and interface conversion is preferred.
Hands-on Ansys HFSS experience for 3D EM extraction and analysis of high-speed channels connectors vias launches back-drill structures stubs and board transitions is preferred.
Experience with other SI/PI tools such as Ansys SIwave Keysight ADS HyperLynx Sigrity or similar tools is a plus.
Experience developing hardware for medical military industrial or other high-reliability products and supporting standards such as IEC 60601 IECISO 13485 MIL-STD or equivalent is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

Solid Electrical Engineering background with the ability to read understand create edit and review multimedia PCB schematics and high-speed layouts.
Strong understanding of FPGA/SoC/processors memory systems video interfaces power subsystems including linear and switching topologies ESD/EMI protection and serial interfaces.
Strong team player who can work collaboratively with a diverse team to identify root cause of complex system problems for both internally reported failures and customer RMAs using structured methods such as Ishikawa/fishbone analysis.
Detail-oriented effective communicator with excellent customer-ready documentation and communication skills.
Ability to provide completion time estimates for a given set of design simulation bring-up and validation requirements.
Ability to be hands-on with soldering rework assembly board modification and lab testing.
Ability to work with very little supervision prioritize between multiple tasks meet aggressive deadlines and work extended hours as needed.
Highly responsible and committed to thrive in an energetic fast-paced evolving high growth environment while coordinating cross-functional teams.
Strong self-motivation and attitude for personal career growth willingness to self-learn and ability to work in new technology domains.

Physical Job Requirements
The employee in the position will be required to occasionally move throughout the facilities including climbing stairs when necessary. Occasional bending and reaching in an office environment including opening and closing file cabinets drawers with light grasping. Type on a standard keyboard (laptop or desktop). Use standard computer display screens. Use standard push-button phones and must speak clearly and be understood by others. Sit or stand in a standard upright position for a minimum of one hour but up to 12 hours a day. Be able to lift and carry weight unassisted not exceeding 50 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $130000 - $180000 (based on experience and qualifications)
Medical vision and dental insurance
401(k) with company match (100% of the first 4% in eligible compensation)
Flexible Spending Account
2 weeks paid vacation
1 Week sick pay
10 company holidays
Group life insurance

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Senior Hardware Design EngineerBroadata Communications Inc. (BCI) Torrance CAOn-siteCompany OverviewBroadata Communications Inc. (BCI) is a privately held California-based corporation. BCI is a leading and innovative company specializing in the development of market-driven products for the transmis...

Own board-level hardware design from requirements review architecture definition component selection schematic capture PCB layout support prototype bring-up DFM/DFT review verification and production release.
Create and maintain complex multi-sheet schematics in Altium Designer for video high-speed digital embedded processor FPGA/CPLD power analog isolation protection and fiber optic interface circuits.
Own or directly support PCB layout in Altium Designer including component placement stack-up definition controlled impedance design rules routing constraints length matching differential-pair tuning return-path control via strategy and manufacturability review.
Define and review high-speed layout requirements for HDMI DisplayPort USB-C/USB 3.x DVI 3G/12G SDI SFP/SFP 1G/10G Ethernet PCIe DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 LVDS MIPI and similar multi-Gbps interfaces.
Perform pre-layout and post-layout high-speed circuit simulation and SI/PI analysis to reduce jitter crosstalk insertion loss return loss reflections via stubs impedance discontinuities EMI risk and power noise.
Use Ansys HFSS or similar 3D EM tools when applicable to analyze connectors high-speed launches vias back-drill structures transitions stubs and other critical discontinuities. HFSS experience is a plus.
Use simulation and layout review to guide connector selection cable interface design ESD/EMI protection common-mode choke usage reference-plane continuity grounding shielding and high-speed routing strategy.
Design and review power architecture switching and linear power supplies sequencing protection circuits thermal considerations and power-distribution networks for reliable embedded products.
Lead board bring-up debug and root-cause failure analysis for prototypes pilot builds sustaining engineering changes EOL redesigns and customer RMA issues.
Use oscilloscopes TDR/VNA protocol analyzers BERT/eye-diagram tools logic analyzers thermal tools and standard lab equipment to validate high-speed power and embedded hardware performance.
Support verification and validation testing including HDMI/DP/SDI/Ethernet interface checks EMC/ESD testing environmental stress screening reliability testing and compliance-related testing for medical or mission-critical products.
Prepare and review ECO/ECN packages BOMs manufacturing release packages layout notes simulation summaries design review materials test notes and corrective-action documentation.
Work closely with product management mechanical firmware FPGA software test manufacturing vendors and ODM partners to deliver manufacturable and reliable products.
Lead and participate in schematic layout SI/PI DFM and design verification reviews while mentoring junior engineers and PCB designers on high-speed layout and troubleshooting best practices.

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field. M.S. in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
8 years of hands-on hardware design experience with high-speed analog/digital embedded video networking or mission-critical electronic products.
Strong hands-on experience with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout is required. Candidates must be comfortable working with multi-sheet schematics design rules libraries variants BOMs output jobs and manufacturing release packages in Altium.
Demonstrated experience designing complex multi-layer PCBs with controlled impedance differential pairs high-speed connectors high-density components power distribution grounding shielding EMI/ESD protection and manufacturability constraints.
Practical experience with high-speed simulation stack-up planning signal integrity power integrity and root-cause analysis for multi-Gbps interfaces.
Working knowledge of digital video and data interfaces especially HDMI DisplayPort USB-C/USB 3.x SMPTE SDI DVI Ethernet 10G Ethernet SFP/SFP and related standards.
Experience interfacing with microcontrollers application processors FPGAs/CPLDs video scalers video receivers/transmitters Ethernet PHYs/switches high-speed memory and common communication interfaces such as I2C SPI UART RS-232 RS-485 USB SDIO Ethernet and PCIe.
Strong hardware debugging skills with the ability to isolate failures to schematic layout component firmware interaction signal integrity power integrity EMI/ESD or manufacturing causes.
Experience with analog and digital video products video transmission over copper and fiber AV-over-IP SDVoE video processing capture display and interface conversion is preferred.
Hands-on Ansys HFSS experience for 3D EM extraction and analysis of high-speed channels connectors vias launches back-drill structures stubs and board transitions is preferred.
Experience with other SI/PI tools such as Ansys SIwave Keysight ADS HyperLynx Sigrity or similar tools is a plus.
Experience developing hardware for medical military industrial or other high-reliability products and supporting standards such as IEC 60601 IECISO 13485 MIL-STD or equivalent is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

Solid Electrical Engineering background with the ability to read understand create edit and review multimedia PCB schematics and high-speed layouts.
Strong understanding of FPGA/SoC/processors memory systems video interfaces power subsystems including linear and switching topologies ESD/EMI protection and serial interfaces.
Strong team player who can work collaboratively with a diverse team to identify root cause of complex system problems for both internally reported failures and customer RMAs using structured methods such as Ishikawa/fishbone analysis.
Detail-oriented effective communicator with excellent customer-ready documentation and communication skills.
Ability to provide completion time estimates for a given set of design simulation bring-up and validation requirements.
Ability to be hands-on with soldering rework assembly board modification and lab testing.
Ability to work with very little supervision prioritize between multiple tasks meet aggressive deadlines and work extended hours as needed.
Highly responsible and committed to thrive in an energetic fast-paced evolving high growth environment while coordinating cross-functional teams.
Strong self-motivation and attitude for personal career growth willingness to self-learn and ability to work in new technology domains.