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SiTime

Principal Hardware Signal Integrity / Power Integrity Architect

SiTime, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053

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Overview SiTime Corporation is the precision timing company. Our MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power and better reliability. With more than 3 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit www.sitime.com.

Job Summary

The Principal Hardware SI/PI Architect is accountable for system-level electrical design and for establishing signal and power integrity simulation methodologies that underpin the development of hardware platforms used for validation, testing, and high-volume production of MEMS timing products. This role leverages advanced expertise in signal integrity and PCB design to deliver solutions that ensure optimal system performance. Responsibilities include collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to simulate and engineer complex platforms with robust electrical integrity. Furthermore, the role encompasses activities aimed at assuring product quality and reliability through comprehensive testing processes.

Responsibilities

Lead signal integrity (SI) design initiatives for system platforms supporting advanced SiTime timing products across diverse business units and applications

Establish comprehensive methodologies for both signal and power integrity across a variety of hardware platforms, including validation environments, probing stations, load boards, and production test systems

Identify, assess, and integrate new technologies, components, and techniques to enhance overall signal and power integrity performance

Deliver robust and cost-effective signal integrity solutions by conducting detailed analysis, simulations, experimental design, and verification utilizing advanced tools and methodologies

Collaborate closely with circuit design, packaging, board design, and product teams to define reliable system components at all levels, including package, sockets, connectors, and board architecture

Ensure the delivery of high-quality, first-pass-success hardware infrastructure through expert root cause analysis and resolution, with an emphasis on addressing signal and power integrity challenges

Qualifications & Requirements

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Over 10 years of expertise in hardware system design, including comprehensive signal integrity analysis and optimization. Leadership role is a plus

Demonstrated proficiency in PCB design tools such as Altium, Allegro, and APD, with a strong capability for conducting thorough PCB reviews

In-depth knowledge of server technologies, including:

Signal and power integrity design and optimization methodologies

Thermal management strategies

Mechanical considerations relevant to PCB and overall system design

Experience in high-speed interface design, e.g., DDR, PCIe, USB, and similar protocols

Strong background in transmission line and electromagnetic field theory, with expertise in time and frequency domain analysis

Skilled in extracting S-parameters or lumped models from packages and PCBs, converting them to Spice/behavioral circuit models, and evaluating performance through simulation

Experienced with MIPI, I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces

Proficient in impedance-controlled board design and manufacturing

Conduct laboratory measurements using oscilloscope, phase noise analyzer, VNA, and TDR

Desired Characteristics & Attributes

Demonstrates a strong sense of self-motivation and a commitment to achieving meaningful results

Exhibits the ability and enthusiasm to contribute effectively within a collaborative, fast-paced team environment

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

Proven capability to perform effectively under pressure while meeting stringent deadlines

Willingness and ability to adopt a hands-on approach when necessary, engaging with technical details to resolve issues and guide the team

The actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

SiTime compensation packages include base salary, bonus based on achieving your innovation goals and equity.

Benefits Benefits offered (US ONLY | GLOBAL TO REMOVE): 401k plan, health and wellness that includes medical, dental, vision, life, parental leave, legal services, and time off plans.

SiTime is an

Equal Opportunity Employer . We treat each person fairly and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment against anyone on the basis of any protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or marital status or other characteristics protected by law. SiTime participates in the

E-Verify

program.

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