Principal Engineer – Networking

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Hampshire.

📋 Description

• Define intricate networking platform solutions and guide a multi-disciplinary team to execute their implementation.

• Engage extensively and intensively through EVT, gradually phasing out afterward.

• Ensure that overall design quality metrics are achieved.

• Oversee a small supporting team, driving their goals and objectives within a broader collaborative environment involving Technology, Development, and Customer teams.

• Cultivate and sustain close technical relationships with suppliers and partners regarding product roadmaps and technologies.

• Lead the technical response to RFQs.

• Deliverables include System Requirements Documents (SRD), compliance assessments for requirements, and technical proposals.

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Celestica and our clients, especially in cases of technical escalation.

• Provide technical assistance to business development teams to support the acquisition of new business opportunities.

• Engage in the selection and hiring of resources for the design team as necessary.

• Identify and advocate for process improvement initiatives as required.

• Participate in standards committees and industry groups as assigned.

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers, industry groups, trade shows, and other events.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and future technological and market opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience in network hardware design.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in network systems.

• A BS in Electrical Engineering is required; an MSEE is preferred.

• Proven experience in architecting and bringing network products to market successfully.

• Outstanding customer presentation skills.

• Ability to interface and engage with large OEMs and hyperscale customers on ongoing product-related issues and new product design concepts.

• A comprehensive understanding of current digital and analog components.

• Successful track record in New Product Introduction (NPI) launches.

• Familiarity with leading technologies in network products, including CPU devices such as Intel & AMD X86 embedded processors and ARM embedded processors.

• Experience with NPU devices, including all Broadcom families (Trident, Tomahawk, Jericho, Ramon), as well as alternative device families like Nvidia, Cisco, and Marvell is desired.

• Knowledge of high-speed design, including PCB materials, Serdes technology (224/448G), connectors, cables, and parasitic design challenges.

• Understanding of network performance characteristics and related device optimization features.

• Proficiency with power devices, including multi-stage and near-load delivery systems.

• Familiarity with advanced assembly techniques and the challenges they pose for design.

• Knowledge of optics devices and technology, including trade-offs and trends.

• Awareness of mechanical design challenges and flexibility as they impact architecture.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.

• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.