The company's Advanced Development (AD) team in Yokneam is looking for a Electro-Optical / Board Design Engineer for research and development. The AD group is doing research and development of next-generation electro-optical devices and EO sub-systems for high-speed communication. Our solutions include laser diodes, photo-diodes, modulators, and electronics for use in optoelectronics. The selected candidate would work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, composed of engineers and researchers, supporting the development of future components and systems, for current and next generations.

What you'll be doing:

• Take part in research and development of next-generation electro-optical devices and EO sub-systems for high-speed communication.
• The candidates tasks will include electrical specification of EO sub-systems and evaluation boards, schematic design, component selection and characterization, layout considerations and implementation, Fabrication and Assembly guidance.
• Hands-on development and testing within Data Center interconnect lab environment.

• B.Sc./M.S.c.in Electrical Engineering or Practical Engineer certificate.
• 3-5+ years experience with electro-optical and High-Speed Board Design.
• Background in high-frequency and broadband (>20GHz) design.
• System-level understanding.
• Good SI/PI understanding in perspective of multi-layer PCB design.
• Experience in electro-optical and High-Speed lab environment - High-end measurements.
• Knowledge of electro-optical components: Drivers, CDR, Gearbox, DSP, Lasers, Detectors, Amplifiers...etc.
• Strong abilities to work as part of a team. Highly motivated.

• Design and experience with Data-Center environment [Switches/CPU/DPU/GPU]
• knowledge in layout extraction and board-level simulation.
• Familiar with board-design tools (Cadence environment).
• Familiar with NRZ/PAM-4 signaling schemes.
• Experience with various communication protocols: SPI, I2C, SerDes, PCIe, Ethernet.
• Previous experience as a technician\Practical Engineer at IDF technology units.