Lead Signal Integrity Engineer - SSIO

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) Storage & Server I/O (SSIO) group is seeking a Signal Integrity Engineer who's passionate about high-speed design, simulation, and measurement.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of next-generation interconnect technology, helping define, model, and validate electrical performance for high-speed connectors and cable assemblies used in today's most advanced data center, storage, and server systems.

You'll collaborate across engineering, R&D, product development, marketing, and customer teams worldwide to drive innovation and ensure SSIO products meet the highest standards of signal integrity, quality, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Development

• Research and develop new high-speed interconnect technologies within the SSIO product family by staying on top of emerging trends, patents, and competitive solutions.
• Predict and define performance limits for new connector technologies and influence next-generation data center and server I/O standards.
• Use tools such as CST Studio Suite, ANSYS HFSS, and other 2D/3D solvers to model high-speed connector and cable structures for SSIO applications.
• Design and analyze high-speed PCB test fixtures and interconnect systems aligned with standards like PCIe, SFF, and SAS/SATA.

Simulation, Testing & Validation

• Execute full SI analysis from modeling to lab validation using VNAs, TDRs, oscilloscopes, and bit-error-rate testers (BERTs).
• Perform link-level simulations to support SSIO product design and interpret results to guide electrical and mechanical improvements.
• Document findings and recommendations in clear, professional technical reports and presentations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work side-by-side with design and product engineers to refine SSIO concepts for both mechanical and electrical optimization.
• Provide technical guidance to global teams and customers on performance, testing, and modeling.
• Support sales and marketing with technical collateral, data models, and presentations for SSIO product launches.

Customer & Industry Engagement

• Deliver accurate S-parameter models and encrypted simulation data to key server and storage OEM customers.
• Conduct SI analysis in response to customer requests and troubleshooting needs for SSIO solutions.
• Represent Amphenol in industry standards committees (e.g., PCI-SIG) to influence and align with next-generation storage and server I/O specifications.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Physics, or related field with 5+ years of current industry experience; or
• Master's degree in electrical engineering, Physics, or related field with 2+ years of current industry experience.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in signal integrity simulation and analysis (CST, HFSS, ADS, or equivalent).
• Experience with high-speed serial standards (PCIe, SAS/SATA, SFF, etc.).
• Strong understanding of transmission line theory, differential signaling, and electromagnetic behavior.
• Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (VNA, TDR, BERT).
• Familiarity with storage, server, and interconnect system design is highly preferred.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and presentation skills able to translate complex data into clear conclusions.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global engineering environment that embodies Amphenol's entrepreneurial culture.