Signal Integrity Principal Engineer

Signal Integrity Principal Engineer Our Electrical Engineering team puts the spark into the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept to production. It takes experts in system architecture definition, design, analysis, prototyping, sourcing & the debugging and validation of layouts or routes to deliver   state-of-the-art   products for a changing world. We work closely with designers, cross-functional teams within Dell Technologies and suppliers to make sure electronic designs meet a range of requirements, including schedule, feature set,   functionality   and quality, as well as industry standards.   Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a   Signal Integrity Principal Engineer   on our   Core Hardware Development   Team in   Round Rock, Texas.   What   you'll   achieve   As a   Signal Integrity Principal Engineer ,   you'll   drive innovation across Dell's enterprise hardware   portfolio,   i.e.   Power Edge Servers, AI Servers, storage products .   You'll   solve complex transmission-line challenges, guide best practices, and collaborate with internal teams and   Original Design Manufacturer ( ODM )  partners to push   what's   possible in   high frequency   designs.   You will:   Build,   validate , and correlate advanced   Signal Integrity ( SI )  simulation models ;   Develop simulation strategies to characterize   worst-case   conditions across manufacturing and environmental variations   Analyze electrical designs and define routing/material/interconnect solutions for new high speed interfaces   such as PCIe, DDR,   xGMI , UPI,   etc …  Perform channel simulations across packages and PCBs   Work with IBIS-AMI, S-parameter models, and tools like Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, Cadence Allegro, and other leading industry tools   Optimize   interconnects to meet insertion loss, return loss, eye diagram,   and   BER   targets   Lead SI design reviews and influence   platform wide   best practices   Own electrical validation   test plan   development and support issue resolution   Collaborate with key technology suppliers on future-facing guidelines, tools, and ecosystem challenges    Essential Requirements  8+ years of experience in signal integrity   role or equivalent skill; must have experience with   server design and experience with both Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) and Double Data Rate (DDR) interfaces   Strong fundamentals in transmission lines,   electromagnetic ( EM )  fields, and analog/digital theory   Proficiency   with SI simulation tools   e.g.   High-Frequency Structure Simulator ( HFSS ) ,   SiWave ,   Advanced Design System ( ADS) ;   hands-on   experience with   Time Domain Reflectometry ( TDR ) ,   Vector Network Analyzer ( VNA ) , and other SI test equipment   Ability to perform   Printed Circuit Board ( PCB )  layout reviews using Allegro,   Xpedition , or similar   Proven collaboration with customers and   cross functional   teams    Desirable Requirements   Bachelor's degree in either electrical engineering or computer   engineering    Compensation Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $166,600 - $185000 Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com Who we are We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That's why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we're looking for you. Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us. Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here . Job ID: R285082