The Junior PCB/Systems Design Engineer will assist in designing and developing electronic schematics and PCBs, work with experienced engineers, and support prototype assembly and debugging.
About InspireSemi
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At InspireSemi, we're not just building chips; we're revolutionizing high-performance computing. Our groundbreaking architecture packs thousands of 64-bit CPU cores onto a single chip, all seamlessly connected. We're driven by a mission to make HPC more accessible, energy-efficient, and easier for developers to harness. Ready to build the engineering foundation and culture that will bring this revolutionary technology to life? Join our passionate team!
- Be a Pioneer: Get in on the ground floor of a hypergrowth startup! You'll be part of a small, dynamic team shaping the future of computing.
- Make an Impact: Your work will directly contribute to disruptive technology.
- Grow With Us: Seize significant growth and development opportunities, including hands-on ownership and the unique opportunity to learn across multiple functions alongside a lean, expert team.
- Rewarding Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, bonus potential, and meaningful equity.
- Flexibility: Benefit from a hybrid work model (with potential for fully remote for exceptional candidates) and flexible time off.
The Junior Systems & PCB Design Engineer supports the design and development of electronic schematics and printed circuit boards for advanced hardware products. This role is ideal for a an early-career engineer looking to build hands-on hardware design skills while working alongside experienced engineers through the full product development cycle.
- PCB Layout
- Assist with PCB layout for multi-layer boards in Altium Designer with mentorship from senior hardware engineers.
- Apply layout best practices for grounding, power distribution, and signal routing.
- Work with hardware engineers to ensure designs meet physical constraints.
- Generate manufacturing outputs (Gerbers, drill files, BOMs) with supervision.
- Libraries & Documentation
- Create and update schematic symbols and PCB footprints in Altium.
- Maintain clear and organized design documentation.
- Follow company standards for naming, versioning, and release processes.
- Prototyping & Bring-Up Support.
- Support prototype assembly and basic board bring-up.
- Assist with debugging and validation in the lab.
- Help implement design updates and revisions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Academic, project, or internship experience using schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Cadence, OrCAD, Eagle, etc.).
- Solid understanding of core electronics fundamentals (basic analog, digital, and power concepts).
- Ability to read datasheets and application notes.
- Willingness to learn PCB manufacturing, assembly, and design best practices.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Self-motivating, organized, and detail oriented.
- Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to quickly locate needed information in documents, online, etc.
- Experience with Altium Designer (academic or internship experience acceptable).
- Internship, co-op, or senior design project involving schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Exposure to multi-layer PCB design or hardware debugging.
- Basic familiarity with lab equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering station).
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Altium Designer
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Eagle
Kicad
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Inspire Semiconductor, Inc. Austin, Texas, USA Office
11305 Four Points Dr, Austin, Texas, United States, 78726 2346
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