Technologist, Hardware Architect

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Architect to lead the architecture, design, and development of next-generation high-performance test and validation platforms. The Hardware Architect will serve as the primary technical authority for hardware architecture decisions, providing technical leadership across multiple hardware development programs from concept through production.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in high-speed digital design, signal integrity, power delivery, board-level architecture, and system integration. This individual will work closely with Firmware, FPGA, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Validation, and Program Management teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-effective hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Technical Leadership

Serve as the technical authority for hardware architecture decisions and executive-level design reviews.

Define system-level hardware architectures and technical requirements for next-generation tester platforms and supporting infrastructure.

Drive key technical decisions balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and schedule objectives.

Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, technical risk assessments, and design tradeoff analyses.

Develop technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies, components, and industry standards.

Hardware Development

Lead hardware development from concept, feasibility, architecture, design, validation, qualification, and manufacturing release.

Review and approve hardware architectures, schematics, PCB layouts, simulation results, validation plans, and qualification strategies.

Drive first-pass design success through robust engineering methodologies and design practices.

Provide architectural oversight for high-speed digital, mixed-signal, power, and control systems.

Technical Expertise

Lead technical resolution of complex hardware issues involving: High-speed interfaces

Signal Integrity (SI)

Power Integrity (PI)

Power delivery networks

Thermal challenges

System-level integration

Drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions for critical design and manufacturing issues.

Participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, and failure analysis activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with ASIC, FPGA, Firmware, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Collaborate with PCB layout teams, signal integrity specialists, manufacturing partners, and third-party design houses.

Provide technical guidance to suppliers and external development partners.

Engineering Excellence

Establish hardware design standards, review processes, and engineering best practices.

Mentor and develop hardware engineers through technical coaching and design reviews.

Promote continuous improvement in hardware development methodologies, simulation-driven design, and product reliability.

Required Qualifications

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

15+ years of hardware design and development experience.

5+ years leading hardware architecture and technical development of complex electronic systems.

Proven experience leading cross-functional technical teams and driving architecture decisions.

Technical Skills

Expertise in high-speed digital design and architecture.

Experience with: PCIe Gen4/Gen5/Gen6

USB, I2C, SMBus, UART

DDR memory systems

High-speed serial interfaces

Strong knowledge of: Signal Integrity (SI)

Power Integrity (PI)

Power distribution network design

EMI/EMC considerations

Thermal management techniques

Expertise in PCB design and review using Cadence Allegro or equivalent design tools.

Experience with FPGA, CPLD, and embedded system integration.

Strong knowledge of control interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, JTAG, and related protocols.

Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, and manufacturing support.

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