Senior Signal Integrity & Packaging Engineer

Company: Argo AI
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Who We AreArgo AI is a global self-driving products and services company on a mission to make the world's streets and roadways safe, accessible, and useful for all. Our technology is built to enable commercial services for autonomous delivery and ridesharing in cities.With experienced leaders in the field and collaborative partnerships with some of the world's top consumer brands, we're working block by block, city by city to empower people and businesses to be more successful. We're individuals driven by strong values to solve complex problems together. Come join us to reimagine the human journey.Meet The TeamThe Argo Lidar Hardware/Firmware Technical team is responsible for hardware development for the Argo Lidar. Electronics team is responsible for EE design at system level consisting of various PCB/FPCs, modules and various sub modules. Electronics team works closely with mechanical engineering, Operations, GSM, validation, SW and firmware teams.What You'll Do

• In this role you will own end to end signal and power integrity analysis for both pre and post route of PCBs and modules. You will be responsible for customizing the validation plan for SI/PI characterization and validation based on simulation results
• You are experienced in time and frequency domain analysis for various electrical interface technologies such as but not limited to DDR3, DDR4, PCIE, and various mult-gigaibit serial links
• Fluent in using Ansys HFSS, ADS, CST, SiWave, and SiSoft or other EM and spice based tools
• Fluent in Sigrity PowerSI for power integrity analysis at chip/package/board level for DC/AC analysis
• Use SI/PI analysis to drive design rules to deliver design free of radiated emissions
• Expert in debugging simulation models issues that can impact accuracy of simulations
• Controlled construction stackup design and material selection to meet cost and performance goalsWhat You'll Need To Succeed
  • Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in providing end to end support signal and power integrity analysis for high speed interfaces such as DDR, PCIE, high speed multi-gigabit serial interfaces, power integrity analysis (chip-package-board)
  • BS in Electrical/Electronics engineering
  • 10+ years experience in simulations vs. measurements correlations and validation
  • 10+ years experience in measurements using VNA, high speed real time scopes, BERT, and spectrum analyzer.
  • 4+ years experience in ESD simulations using HFSS or CST
  • Solid experience in design for EMC and design of desense compliance for RF
  • 5+ years experience working with JDM for hardware design and validationNice To Haves
    • MS in EE
    • Ability to make design tradeoffs for accuracy vs. design cycle time
    • Ability to use qualitative analysis and measured data to quantify results
    • Experience with Matlab or Python for post processing of data and automation
    • Hands on experience in substrate/module and custom package designWhat We Offer You
      • High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
      • Competitive compensation packages
      • Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
      • Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance
      • Paid parental leave
      • Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance Program
      • Paid medical leave
      • 30 day paid sabbatical upon 5 years of employment
      • Unlimited vacation
      • Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks
      • Pre-tax commuter benefits
      • Monthly wellness stipend
      • Professional development reimbursement
      • Employee assistance program
      • Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
      • Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiativesOur BackgroundArgo AI was founded in 2016 by industry experts with extensive experience building robotic systems for commercial applications. Our once-small team has since grown into an over 1,700-person strong company with strategic partnerships with some of the world's leading consumer brands. With global headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate in eight cities across the U.S. and Germany in areas where self-driving technology can have the biggest impact on improving safety, traffic, and transportation equity.At Argo AI, we believe that embracing differences delivers superior results. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.

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