Senior Principal Interconnect Development Engineer

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Job Summary: Individual contributor role responsible for high-speed interconnect solutions for next-generation network switches and routers, requiring dense, state-of-the-art frequency performance and quality. Includes both connectors and cables. RolesWorks as the key development engineer positioned between hardware design engineering and interconnect suppliers, managing and influencing interconnect technology roadmaps Works on interconnect technologies that are 'pre-NPI' or 'pre-product', to validate that future interconnect technologies are viable for system level designs that may be 2-5 years away from realization. Provides technical consultation support for interconnect component engineering, for NPI launch and interconnect activities. Responsible for development and execution of key interconnect technology validation plans, including the design and implementation of test vehicles to validate mechanical and signal integrity (SI) elements. Works with Interconnect suppliers and hardware engineering on key co-development projects, and design-related problem solving. Able to influence both internal and external stakeholders to drive design-related changes as needed. Able to impact suppliers, both technically as well as commercially. Provide persuasive understanding of trade-offs between mechanical design, SI, FMEA, failure analysis (electrical, physical, analytical, schematic), DOE and simulation versus reality/measurements

Qualifications: Demonstrated industry expertise: industry consortium participation and leadership, patents, published technical papers, and conference presentations. Lead and influence stakeholders in the Interconnect industry. Cross-functional expertise with hardware engineering, mechanical engineering, PCB, electrical (ex: SI), thermal engineering, program management, commodity (commercial) management and mechanical (stamping, molding), as well as other interconnect-adjacent technologies Be current with industry trends and able to provide a compelling and attainable vision for five years out Sophisticated knowledge of variation statistics and process control as relates to sound design and manufacturability of new connectors, including measures for successful first-pass design-in into native and partner NPI environments Expert familiarity with industry standards for qualification and reliability Presentation skills, communication skills, influencing skills ExperienceDeep industry experience (15 years), including 10 years of hands-on proficiency with high-speed, complex interconnect (56 GHz, 100 differential pairs) hardware...and successful field deployment. Experience must include both connectors AND high-speed cables, as well as interconnect materials and mechanical/electrical trade-offs3D CAD modeling experience and geometric tolerance analysis abilities. Ex: tools = SolidWorks, ProE or other equivalent tools.

Job Level: TCP_06"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 174,000 - 331,000 in Massachusetts // 174,000 - 352,500 in California // 153,000 - 352,500 in TexasThe listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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Location: San Jose, California, United States of America; Houston, Texas, United States of America; Westford, Massachusetts, United States of America

Type: Full time