Principal HW Engineer

Principal Hardware Engineer

As a Principal Hardware Engineer at Gigamon, you will play a critical role in designing and developing advanced board-level hardware for next-generation networking products. You will join a small, dynamic global team, collaborating closely with product management and engineering partners to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving customer needs. Your expertise will drive the architecture, validation, and release of high-performance systems, while also mentoring junior engineers and supporting products throughout their lifecycle.

• Define architecture and high-level concepts for new systems and board-level products.
• Design, develop, and validate board and system-level circuits, including both digital and analog technologies.
• Investigate, qualify, and release new optical communications technologies.
• Lead conceptual design, parts selection, simulation, schematic capture, and provide PCB layout guidelines.
• Collaborate with product management to translate customer requirements into system designs.
• Manage prototype builds with contract manufacturers and JDM/ODM partners.
• Support environmental testing and production entry for boards and systems.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.

What you've done:

• Earned a BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; MS preferred.
• Accumulated 15+ years of experience designing networking products or equivalent hardware, with familiarity in Broadcom/Marvell solutions considered a strong plus.
• Demonstrated deep expertise in high-speed (100G PAM4) board design, including signal integrity and power integrity considerations.
• Designed low-noise, high-efficiency on-board power regulation circuits.
• Developed strong board-level debug and verification skills, utilizing test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Authored product specifications, test plans, and test procedures.
• Who you are:
• A self-starter who is eager to learn new skills and adapt to evolving technologies.
• A collaborative team player who communicates effectively with colleagues, managers, and customers.
• Organized and able to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and resourceful, able to identify problems, gather data, and present solutions clearly.
• Committed to mentoring and supporting the growth of others within the team.