Senior Mixed Digital & RF/Microwave Electronics Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a senior engineer to design high-performance embedded products combining RF/microwave, analog, and high-speed digital circuitry, based around AMD Versal RF and adaptive SoC platforms. The role is hands-on, spans the full product lifecycle, and requires a broad skillset. This includes expertise in RF/analog design (e.g. impedance matching, simulation, and lab validation) combined with experience in high-speed digital PCB design (e.g. DDR5, 200G ethernet, and PCIe Gen6) and the ability to merge these varied disciplines into a dense multilayer PCB while accounting for the associated power and signal integrity challenges.

In addition to electronics design, the role involves: hardware bring-up, characterisation, FPGA design, creating software for validation, supporting production, and customer communications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mixed-signal PCBs combining RF/analog (to ~18 GHz) with high-speed digital interfaces (e.g. DDR5, SERDES) around AMD FPGA platforms.

• Perform RF design and simulation (e.g. matching networks, transmission lines, baluns) and validate designs using simulation and lab equipment (3D EM simulation, VNA, spectrum analyser, signal generator).

• Take ownership of board-level design from schematic through layout support, bring-up, and characterisation.

• Work closely with PCB layout engineers on high-density, multilayer designs with tight signal and power integrity requirements.

• Debug and diagnose hardware issues at board and system level, including RF performance, high-speed interfaces, and power-related problems.

• Develop FPGA designs and software tools (e.g. Vivado, TCL, Python) to support hardware validation and test.

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and validation procedures for hardware prototypes and production units.

• Collaborate with firmware, software, and mechanical teams to deliver complete, systems.

• Support production and customer-facing activities, including issue investigation and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's degree, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in board-level hardware design with a strong focus on analog/RF.

• Proficiency with simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools (Keysight ADS, OrCAD CIS, and Cadence Allegro).

• Demonstrated experience with analog RF and high-speed digital design principles, including signal integrity and power integrity considerations.

• Experience with hardware testing, debugging, and validation using lab equipment (VNA, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in analog and digital hardware design.

• Strong understanding of Direct RF FPGA architectures, development flows, and design techniques (VHDL/Verilog).

• Previous design experience with AMD RFSoC

• Experience with AMD FPGA devices and associated development tools (e.g., Vivado and Vitis).

• Experience with x86 and ARM processing architectures.

• Knowledge of industry standards such as VPX, PCIe, DDRx, Ethernet, and various communication protocols.

• Experience in designing for harsh environments, including ruggedized (e.g., aerospace and defense).

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Tcl, windows batch) for automation of design and test flows.

• Experience supporting products through the entire lifecycle, from concept to end-of-life.

\nCompany Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.