About the role#
As a Signal Integrity / Power Integrity Intern, you will help design and validate high-performance AI systems. You will work with package, PCB, ASIC, and system engineers to analyze high-speed interfaces, extract channel models, and improve signal quality across accelerator platforms. This role involves hands-on experience with PCIe, Ethernet, high-speed SerDes channels, advanced packaging, and multi-board systems.
What you'll do#
- Perform channel analysis for high-speed interfaces including PCIe, Ethernet, and other SerDes links.
- Extract and validate S-parameter models from package and PCB layouts.
- Analyze insertion loss, return loss, impedance discontinuities, and crosstalk.
- Generate channel compliance reports and support design reviews.
- Build and validate 3D electromagnetic models using Ansys HFSS.
- Develop board and package channel models from ECAD design databases.
- Correlate simulation results with measurements and lab data.
- Partner with PCB layout, package, hardware, and ASIC teams to identify root causes of channel degradation and propose design improvements.
What you'll need#
- Progress toward a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in signal integrity, electromagnetics, RF, microwave engineering, or high-speed digital design.
- Familiarity with transmission line theory and S-parameters.
- Understanding of PCB stackups, routing, and high-speed design fundamentals.
- Strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Experience with Ansys HFSS, SIwave, ADS, CST, or similar simulation tools is preferred.
- Familiarity with ECAD databases such as Allegro or APD is a plus.
- Experience with Python scripting for automation and laboratory equipment like VNAs or oscilloscopes is beneficial.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Term: Rolling
About Etched
Etched operates in the computer hardware manufacturing industry. The company builds frontier inference clusters. Founded in 2022, it maintains its headquarters in San Jose, California. The organization is privately held and employs approximately 496 people.
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