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Introduction


IBM Infrastructure has an opening for an experienced Signal and Power Integrity/System Hardware Developer Engineer. As a member of this elite team of engineering professionals, you will develop solutions through high-speed serial channel analysis and power domain analysis that enable hardware in Quantum Systems. Team members of this department impact IBM’s diverse product portfolio through involvement in high-level design support, pre-production analysis, lab validation, and model-to-hardware correlation of early user hardware.

 

Qualified candidates will have excellent interpersonal, communications, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills paired with knowledge of Signal and Power Integrity design processes. Additional skills include experience with signal and power integrity software such as ANSYS and Cadence tools suites and PCB design software. A strong background in electrical engineering, transmission line theory, digital signal processing, radio frequency design, and packaging and PCB materials/processes is helpful.

Your role and responsibilities


·         Perform strategic analysis on pre-production hardware designs utilizing commercially available and internally developed electromagnetic modelling tool suites, scripting, and transient simulation methodologies to validate and improve the performance of innovative high-performance high-quality future designs supporting IBM business goals focused on the Quantum brand.

·         Develop and execute laboratory verification/characterization on early user hardware, enabling model-to-hardware correlation to add value to future hardware designs.

·         Perform laboratory measurements utilizing an oscilloscope, Phase Noise Analyzer, VNA, and TDR.

·         Collaborate with cross-site/cross-geo teams and leadership to establish and refine strategy for tackling aggressive product goals and schedules.

·         Continuously innovating design and development processes with the department and utilizing Agile best practices.

 

Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise


·         3-5 years of industry work experience in Signal and Power Integrity analysis, including both time-domain and frequency-domain assessment of signaling channels and Power Distribution Networks

·         Familiarity with Microprocessor and ASIC 1st Level Chip Packaging and Hardware Development 

·         Demonstrated experience in technical execution

·         Demonstrated excellence in communication skills

·         Eagerness to learn, demonstrating a growth mindset

·         Ability to proactively solve problems independently and in a team environment

Preferred technical and professional experience


·         Comprehensive understanding of Microprocessor, ASIC, Signal and Power Integrity, 1st Level Chip Packaging, and hardware development engineering processes

·         Experience with one or more programming skills such as Python, Skill, Perl, C++, Matlab

·         Comprehensive skills with signal and power integrity simulation software tools

·         Demonstrated ability to develop peer, cross-functional, and-cross business relationships to maximize collaboration and team effectiveness

·         Demonstrated ability to work and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio  designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

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Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

 

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ABOUT IBM

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At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

  • Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
  • Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
  • Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
  • Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
  • Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences


We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.


This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.