Signal Integrity Engineer I

Summary

Upscale, Inc. is building high-performance infrastructure for next-generation artificial intelligence workloads. The Junior Signal Integrity Engineer will support signal and power integrity analysis for high-speed PCB designs across networking, AI, data center, and compute platforms, including simulation, laboratory measurement, design review, documentation, and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Support SI/PI analysis for high-speed PCB designs from architecture through product validation
• Assist with channel modeling, simulation, and optimization for high-speed interfaces
• Perform signal quality measurements using laboratory equipment
• Support PCB stackup reviews, routing reviews, and design guideline development
• Analyze transmission lines, vias, connectors, cables, and package-to-board interfaces
• Participate in correlation between simulation and laboratory measurements
• Work closely with PCB designers, hardware engineers, package engineers, and silicon teams
• Document simulation results, measurements, and design recommendations
• Assist in root-cause analysis and debugging of signal integrity issues

Skills

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 0–3 years of experience in Signal Integrity, PCB Design, Hardware Design, or related areas
• Basic understanding of:
• High-speed digital design
• Transmission line theory
• PCB stackups and routing
• S-parameters and eye diagrams
• SI and PI fundamentals
• Exposure to one or more simulation tools such as:
• Cadence Clarity
• Cadence Sigrity
• Keysight ADS
• Ansys HFSS
• Exposure to laboratory instruments such as:
• Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)
• TDR/TDT
• High-speed Oscilloscopes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience with 56G/112G/224G SerDes systems
• Knowledge of PCIe, Ethernet, UCIe, DDR interfaces

Qualifications

Nice to Haves

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 0–3 years of experience in Signal Integrity, PCB Design, Hardware Design, or related areas
• Basic understanding of:
• High-speed digital design
• Transmission line theory
• PCB stackups and routing
• S-parameters and eye diagrams
• SI and PI fundamentals
• Exposure to one or more simulation tools such as:
• Cadence Clarity
• Cadence Sigrity
• Keysight ADS
• Ansys HFSS
• Exposure to laboratory instruments such as:
• Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)
• TDR/TDT
• High-speed Oscilloscopes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience with 56G/112G/224G SerDes systems
• Knowledge of PCIe, Ethernet, UCIe, DDR interfaces