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Cirrus Logic · 2 hours ago

Platform Hardware Engineer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Cirrus Logic is a leader in mixed-signal processing, renowned for its innovative solutions and award-winning culture. As a Platform Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and validation of PCBs that integrate advanced audio technologies, collaborating with various teams to ensure high-performance hardware solutions.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead complex PCB design efforts from initial concept and requirements definition through production release, including schematic capture and rigorous design reviews

Take ownership of signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and thermal analysis for platform boards to ensure optimal performance and reliability under strenuous conditions

Collaborate closely with customers, partners, and internal teams (Silicon, Firmware, and Marketing) to define detailed board-level requirements, constraints, and feature set

Drive the lab bring-up, validation, and comprehensive testing of prototype boards, including advanced debug and root cause analysis of hardware and system-level issues

Provide expert hardware support during platform integration into customer systems and quickly resolve complex field issues as needed

Ensure designs adhere to stringent IPC standards and industry guidelines, maintaining meticulous documentation and revision control for all platform designs

Contribute actively to system architecture discussions and offer support based on specialized experience level

Qualification

PCB DesignSignal IntegrityPower IntegrityLab ValidationEMC/EMI MitigationDesign StandardsHigh-Speed DesignThermal ModelingEmbedded SystemsProblem SolvingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience

Strong, demonstrable proficiency in professional PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, etc.)

Solid understanding of high-speed digital design, best-in-class analog layout practices, and the challenges inherent in mixed-signal systems

Practical, hands-on experience using lab equipment for board validation and debug, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers

Proven familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation techniques and experience supporting compliance testing

Ability to interpret and apply strict IPC standards and relevant industry design guidelines

Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication abilities for collaborating with cross-functional technical teams

Preferred

Experience with high-performance audio systems, codecs, Class-D amplifiers, or DC/DC power converters

Experience with specialized tools for SI/PI analysis (e.g., HyperLynx) or layout tools (e.g., Xpedition)

Knowledge of embedded systems and key microcontroller interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART)

Prior experience working with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) or within the demanding pace of the consumer electronics market

Familiarity with thermal modeling and managing mechanical constraints in compact, high-density form factors

Company

Cirrus Logic

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Cirrus Logic is an industry leader in low-power audio and high-performance mixed-signal processing technology that creates immersive user experiences for the world’s top mobile and consumer applications.

Founded in 2012

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees