BIOPAC Systems, Inc. is hiring: Senior Hardware / PCB Design Engineer in Santa B

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BIOPAC is seeking an experienced Hardware / PCB Design Engineer to lead the development of complex embedded systems featuring high-speed microprocessors/microcontrollers, FPGAs, DDR memory, Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth. This position blends high-speed digital design and PCB layout with power-supply engineering and seamlessly interfacing to precision analog circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout 4+ layer PCBs in Altium Designer with BGA processors, DDR memory, and FPGAs.
• Implement controlled impedance routing, differential pairs, and length-matching for DDR and other high-speed signals.
• Perform signal/power integrity analysis and ensure compliance with manufacturer layout guidelines.
• Design low-noise multi-rail power supplies and sequencing for microprocessors, memory, and analog circuits.
• Work as a team with software and firmware developers as well as production and testing staff.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in high-speed PCB design (DDR, USB, Ethernet, LVDS, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of transmission line theory, stack-up design, and EMI/EMC best practices.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer and SI/PI simulation tools (e.g., HyperLynx).
• Experience integrating with analog front ends (low-noise amplifiers, filters, ADC/DAC interfaces).
• Excellent organizational skills and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Microchip SAM9X7 and Xilinx Spartan-7.
• Experience with CODEC integration
• Knowledge of analog circuits (amplifiers and filters)
• Power-supply design for sensitive mixed-signal systems.

This is a full-time position with opportunities for ownership of the entire hardware design process.

BIOPAC Systems, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is a leader in the field of life science data acquisition and analysis. We focus on scientific research markets as well as educational and consumer markets. BIOPAC is recognized as a premier choice for life science hardware and software, with over 25,000 data acquisition systems used at top institutions and Global 500 companies worldwide. Explore biopac.com to learn more about us!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Biotechnology