Power Design Hardware Engineer - Acacia (hybrid)

Cisco UK

Maynard, MA, USA
Base: $168,800.00 to $241,200.00; bonus/equity: gr...
Hybrid
High efficiency dc-dc power conversion design
Circuit simulation with ltspice or ti workbench
High current low voltage multi-phase power systems
You will lead the design of DC-DC switch-mode power supplies and component selection while ensuring designs meet power, thermal, and safety requirements

Job Summary

  • You will lead the design of DC-DC switch-mode power supplies and component selection while ensuring designs meet power, thermal, and safety requirements.
  • The role involves collaborating cross-functionally with Hardware, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, and manufacturing Process Engineering teams to debug complex power delivery systems.
  • Cisco offers a competitive salary range of $168,800.00 to $241,200.00 along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible vacation time.

Matching Summary

You will lead the design of DC-DC switch-mode power supplies and component selection while ensuring designs meet power, thermal, and safety requirements.

Salary

Base: $168,800.00 to $241,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Grants of Cisco restricted stock units and annual bonuses eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid parental leave, and flexible vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High efficiency DC-DC power conversion design
  • Circuit simulation with LTspice or TI WorkBench
  • High current low voltage multi-phase power systems
  • Ultra-low noise power delivery circuitry
  • Power supply layout and thermal design rules
  • Technical leadership of PCB layout grounding

Nice-to-have

  • Expertise with AC and DC Power Integrity Simulation tools
  • Experience with Cadence Allegro and DxDesigner tools
  • Power supply design for sensitive optical components
  • Power efficiency optimization schemes
  • Cross-functional collaboration with optics teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 8 years experience or Master's plus 6 years
  • 5+ years of direct Power supply design experience
  • Experience presenting technical information to non-technical audiences

Work Rights

Not specified

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