(REMOTE) Principal Engineer - Electrical/RF

Position SummaryThe Principal Engineer – Electrical/RF will lead the electrical design and development of copper Ethernet connectors and apparatus products, with a strong focus on RF signal integrity, Ethernet performance, and high-speed transmission optimization.Duties & ResponsibilitiesConceive and develop electrical PCB designs for copper Ethernet connectors and apparatus products, with emphasis on RF signal integrityDefine electrical architecture and design methodologies for next-generation copper Ethernet connectors and apparatus productsServe as a technical leader for electrical design within the business unitDevelop simulation models and perform electrical simulations using ANSYS HFSSAnalyze data, document technical findings, and maintain design and test recordsCollaborate with product line managers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimize connector designsApply engineering principles and development procedures throughout the product development lifecycleDrive design-for-manufacturing strategies and support PCB material selection, tolerances, and fabrication processesMentor electrical engineers and establish standards for high-speed layout and Ethernet design practicesParticipate in design reviews, peer reviews, and technical discussions to identify risks and improvement opportunitiesCritical Must-Have QualificatioSubstantial experience in Ethernet connector design.Hands-on experience with copper Ethernet PCB connector desigStrong expertise in ANSYS HFSS and 3D electromagnetic (EM) simulatioDeep understanding of PCB manufacturing processeKnowledge of Structured Cabling Standards, including TIA-568 and ISO/IEC 11801.Strong understanding of Ethernet channel performance metrics, including Return Loss, Insertion Loss, NEXT, FEXT, TCL, and ELTCTL.Experience optimizing and improving transmission performance.Required QualificationsBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 12–15 years of relevant experience, or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience.Experience in signal transmission design from concept through production release.Proficiency with ANSYS HFSS and related analytical tools.Proficiency using DFMEA tools to mitigate design risks.Experience with PCB design layouts for Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), and EMC/EMI shielding.Expert-level experience with ECAD tools such as PathWave ADS, Siemens PADS, Altium, or equivalent.Self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong engineering discipline and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.Experience working in global, cross-functional engineering teams.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.Preferred Qualifications.Expertise in RJ45 connector electrical designKnowledge of telecommunications standards, including IEC 60603-7-51, TIA-568.2-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and IEC 60512-99-002Experience addressing alien crosstalk, return loss, insertion loss, and EMI coupling challenges.Background in networking, telecom, industrial, or data-center hardware.Demonstrated innovation in product design and process improvement.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.