[Hiring] Architect/Senior Electronics PCB Hardware Design Engineer @PDDN INC.

Role Description

Responsible for the design, development, simulation, validation, and lifecycle support of embedded electronic hardware systems. Lead hardware development from concept through production while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Expertise in digital and mixed-signal design supports the delivery of reliable, high-performance, and production-ready electronic solutions.

Hardware Design & Development

• Design digital and mixed-signal electronic systems for embedded hardware platforms.
• Develop hardware architectures, schematics, interface circuits, and subsystem designs.
• Perform component selection, circuit analysis, and design optimization.
• Review PCB layouts with emphasis on signal integrity, power integrity, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Support design verification throughout the product development lifecycle.

High-Speed Digital & Power Design

• Design and integrate high-speed interfaces including PCIe, DDR3/DDR4/DDR5, Ethernet, USB, and SerDes.
• Analyze timing performance, signal integrity, and power delivery requirements.
• Support interface optimization and validation for robust system performance.
• Design PSU’s for different power rails and RF interfaces.
• Conduct pre-layout and post-layout design analysis.

Hardware Simulation & Analysis

• Perform circuit simulations using SPICE-based tools and industry-standard design software.
• Conduct signal integrity and power integrity analysis.
• Verify circuit functionality and performance prior to hardware release.
• Support worst-case analysis, timing verification, and design margin assessment.

Hardware Validation & Integration

• Lead board bring-up, debugging, and system integration activities.
• Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of hardware issues.
• Execute functional, environmental, reliability, safety, and compliance testing.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and related laboratory equipment.
• Document validation plans, test procedures, and verification results.

Product Support & Leadership

• Support manufacturing transfer and production ramp activities.
• Resolve field and production hardware issues through structured problem-solving methods.
• Lead failure analysis and corrective action investigations.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, and technicians.

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