Electronics Design Engineer

Cornelis Networks delivers the world’s highest performance scale-out networking solutions for AI and HPC datacenters. Our differentiated architecture seamlessly integrates hardware, software and system level technologies to maximize the efficiency of GPU, CPU and accelerator-based compute clusters at any scale. Our solutions drive breakthroughs in AI & HPC workloads, empowering our customers to push the boundaries of innovation. Backed by top-tier venture capital and strategic investors, we are committed to innovation, performance and scalability - solving the world’s most demanding computational challenges with our next-generation networking solutions.  

We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking team of architects, engineers, and business professionals with a proven track record of building successful products and companies. As a global organization, our team spans multiple U.S. states and six countries, and we continue to expand with exceptional talent in onsite, hybrid, and fully remote roles.

Cornelis Networks is hiring a talented Electronics Design & Test Engineer with experience in system and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) development, design, and test. The combination of design and test responsibilities will allow the engineer to grow through all phases of the development cycle—from conception through end-of-life. The engineer will work alongside a team of industry experts to help shape the future of high-performance networking solutions. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience testing and debugging PCB assemblies, along with a working knowledge of test processes and procedures to support the validation of next-generation Cornelis Networks Fabric platforms.

Responsibilities

Work with software, mechanical, ASIC, manufacturing, marketing, and project management teams to develop platform and board-level architecture that meets program requirements, schedules, and cost targets.

Collaborate with design, software, ASIC, and mechanical engineering teams to develop platform and board-level architecture, modules, and board-level tests.

Evaluate and select components to support design goals.

Develop board and system-level schematics and layout rules.

Help guide and support board layout activities.

Develop the necessary engineering documentation (schematics, design/layout rules, test source code, etc.) to support design implementation.

Assist in developing test strategies and quality practices.

Support investigations by identifying, analyzing, reproducing, and documenting defects, bugs, or system issues.

Develop troubleshooting tools and techniques to analyze production test failures.

Support software engineering teams with firmware development and integration.

Support compliance and regulatory testing.

Support manufacturing teams through all phases of product development—from prototypes to production—including procurement, component management, and quality control.

Minimum Qualifications

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

3+ years of experience with platform/test card specification, design, testing, debugging, and lab bring-up.

3+ years of experience developing engineering test specifications, test fixtures, debugging, and lab testing.

Strong experience in digital board design, basic signal integrity, board layout tools, and schematic capture tools (ORCAD, Cadence, KiCad).

Strong system-level debugging skills and ability to determine root causes of technical issues.

Experience using lab equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, impedance analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.

Ability to read and interpret component datasheets, PCB schematics, and layout designs.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Cadence Concept schematic and Allegro CAD tools.

Experience with board power distribution.

Experience with FPGAs and programmable logic devices (PLDs).

Programming experience with languages/tools such as C, Python, Visual Basic, Perl, TCL, or RTL.

Experience with signal integrity simulation tools.

Experience with power integrity analysis tools.

Familiarity with timing analysis and functional simulation.

Experience contributing to and completing board and system development projects.

Location: This is a remote position for employees residing within the United States.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes equity, cash, and incentives, along with health and retirement benefits. Our dynamic, flexible work environment provides the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most influential names in the semiconductor industry. 

At Cornelis Networks your base salary is only one component of your comprehensive total rewards package. Your base pay will be determined by factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and location relative to the hiring range for the position. Depending on your role, you may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, including an annual bonus or sales incentives. 

In addition to your base pay, you’ll have access to a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as disability and life insurance, a dependent care flexible spending account, accidental injury insurance, and pet insurance. We also offer generous paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and Open Time Off (OTO) for regular full-time exempt employees. Other paid time off benefits include sick time, bonding leave, and pregnancy disability leave. 

Cornelis Networks does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. Cornelis Networks is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.