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

Overview

We are 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Biotechnology