Signal Integrity Engineer

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking a highly skilled Signal Integrity Engineer to ensure the successful design of ruggedized single board computers and systems. X-ES uses a wide variety of high-speed signaling technologies including DDR/LPDDR SDRAM, PCI Express, USB and 100G Ethernet protocols (both on-card and through a variety of form-factor standards including XMC and VPX.)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform signal integrity analysis and verification of high-speed SERDES and DDR/LPDDR memory interfaces.
• Provide guidance and develop PCB layer stack-up and routing rules.
• Review PCB board design decal fanout patterns, trace topology, etc. for high-speed layout accuracy.
• Perform and review high frequency measurements to establish correlation with modeling and simulation.
• Work with project managers, technical leads and team members to ensure that signal integrity checks are performed in a timely fashion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong technical background in PCB construction and design, transmission line theory, I/O circuit technology and Gbps serial data interface.
• Computer proficiency with a high level of attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to organize and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Three (3 ) years of industry experience preferred.
• Experience with lab measurements, debugging using VNA, TDR, high-speed oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Understanding of IBIS and S-Parameter models.
• Hands on experience with HyperLynx, Sigrity, Si9000e, Clarity or HFSS.
• Familiarity with Intel, NXP (Freescale), and Xilinx memory controllers a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience programming in Python, MATLAB and other similar languages.

Compensation and Benefits

X-ES offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, including:

• No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
• Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%, subject to plan terms & waiting periods.  Roth option is available. 
• Participation in the 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible day shift scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

About X-ES

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

X-ES is located on the far west side of Madison, WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.

X-ES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.