AGAD Technology

Senior PCB Design Engineer – High-Speed Systems

AGAD Technology

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Brussels • 🇧🇪 Belgium

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Switching

About the role

  • **About the Role**
  • We are seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer to join our hardware team developing next-generation optical switching solutions for datacenters. You will be responsible for designing high-speed PCBs that integrate complex ASICs and FPGAs, working at the cutting edge of 400G/800G networking technology.
  • **Key Responsibilities**
  • Lead design of multi-layer PCBs for high-speed digital and RF applications up to 56 GHz
  • Develop carrier boards integrating Marvell Prestera ASICs and Xilinx Virtex/Versal FPGAs
  • Implement QSFP-DD interfaces for 400G/800G optical modules
  • Ensure signal integrity for SerDes lanes operating at 25G/56G/112G
  • Collaborate with FPGA designers on pinout optimization and I/O planning
  • Perform SI/PI analysis and design validation
  • Support board bring-up and debugging activities
  • Work with manufacturing partners on DFM optimization
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

Requirements

  • **Required Qualifications**
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering OR Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in high-speed PCB design (>10Gbps)
  • Proven track record with controlled impedance and HDI designs
  • Deep expertise with high-speed interfaces (PCIe Gen4/5, DDR4/DDR5)
  • Strong understanding of signal integrity and power delivery networks
  • Extensive experience with BGA fanout for complex packages (1000+ pins)
  • Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • **Preferred Qualifications**
  • Experience with datacenter networking hardware
  • Knowledge of optical transceiver integration
  • Familiarity with thermal management for high-power devices
  • Understanding of IEEE 802.3 and OIF standards
  • Experience with RF design above 25 GHz
Benefits
  • 3 days working from home per week

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
PCB designhigh-speed digital designRF applicationsASIC integrationFPGA integrationsignal integritypower delivery networkscontrolled impedanceHDI designsBGA fanout
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationtechnical leadershipmentoring
Certifications
Master's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree