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About Graphcore
At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute.We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale.As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.
Job Summary
The Product Test and Diagnosis team requires more expertise and experience in the area of board / PCBA hardware test as part of our mission to deliver the high quality manufacturing test solutions that our advanced technology products require. The role requires close interaction with the hardware design team and other parts of the PTD team in order to define and develop appropriate test solutions using techniques such as boundary scan and embedded functional test.
The Team
The Product Test and Diagnosis team’s role is to detect and manage hardware defects that arise from the manufacture and use of our products. This covers chips, boards and finished systems and takes place both in the manufacturing sites and in the field.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Analysis of PCB design testability
- Analysis of PCB design susceptibility to manufacturing defects
- Definition and development of test solutions based on that analysis
- Deployment and support of tests in factory and field environments
Candidate Profile
Essential:
- Experience in manufacturing test of advanced electronic systems
- Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of electronics
- Thorough understanding of SMT / PCB manufacturing processes and failure mechanisms
- Thorough understanding of JTAG 1149 boundary scan test techniques
- Experience in the local and remote use of test instruments (Oscilloscopes, DMM's, Clock generators, SMU's, PSU's, etc.)
- Ability to work with internal teams such as software, silicon design and hardware design
- Ability to work with external board test partners
- Ability to solve problems in complex electronic systems
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Several years of experience in a relevant environment
- Appreciation of AOI and AXI process capability.
- Experience in programming and using board test systems including Bed -of-nails ICT systems
- Experience in the implementation of ISP and OBP solutions
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications
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Signal Integrity Engineer
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About Graphcore
At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute.We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale.As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.
Job Summary
As a hardware signal integrity engineer you will develop, extract and simulate PCB structures to ensure that the high speed SERDES (112Gbps) and DDR interfaces perform correctly within the system budget.
You will work closely with the PCB and package substrate CAD engineers to design component signal launches from BGA components and connectors, layer transition via structures, and cable interconnect. You will define the low-loss materials to be used for future designs and work closely with Graphcore’s system architecture team and suppliers to ensure the best possible performance is achieved. You will be an expert user of high-speed PCB simulation tools and be familiar with industry best practice in high-speed digital system design.
The Team
Graphcore’s Hardware Engineering Team creates both products for sale in volume production and hardware test & validation systems based on Graphcore’s IPU processor.
These systems allow Graphcore’s customers to develop leading-edge machine-leaning solutions for training and inference.
Responsibilities and Duties
Signal and Power Integrity specialist for the development of production systems and test boards for Graphcore’s family of processors.
Includes:
- Development of printed circuit board structures for high frequency (112Gbps, 16Gbps) SERDES interfaces, DDR interfaces
- PCB stackup definition
- System, PCB and substrate level simulation and analysis of signal and power integrity
- Graphcore Integrated Circuit device interface requirements definition, tool & vendor relationships
- PCB design requirement and constraint definition, PCB layout supervision
- Prototype bring-up, evaluation, validation & system test
Candidate Profile
- 5+ years’ experience in high-speed digital circuit development, with a deep understanding of signal and power supply integrity
- Knowledge of high-speed circuit design requirements to ensure signal integrity and robust rejection of interference and crosstalk is essential
- Experience of high frequency (tens of GHz) SERDES design and validation
- Experience with ANSYS SIWave, HFSS, and/or Mentor Hyperlynx Signal and Power Integrity tools
- High speed processor system design with experience in interfaces such as SERDES, PCI, DDR, Ethernet, etc.
- Design of BGA & connector pad launches, via structures and transmission lines for GHz signals.
- This position will require extensive practical work in the lab, bringing up, debugging and validating designs
- Expertise in the use of vector network analysers, high speed digital oscilloscopes, signal generators
- A rigorous approach is required to make sure designs will work correctly the first time
- Independent working and the taking of responsibility, with excellent cooperative and communications skills to work in a small team environment
- Experience working in a small team, which requires a wide range of skills, an eagerness to participate in all parts of the development cycle from concept to testing in the lab and supporting manufacture and customers.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.
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Electrical Engineer
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MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
We're seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team at MORSE, where you'll play a key role in designing, developing, prototyping, and testing innovative air vehicle systems. As an Electrical Engineer, you'll work on a wide range of domains, applying your expertise to create complex electrical hardware for novel systems.
Responsibilities:
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Design and develop electronic systems, from concept to deployment for R&D vehicle systems from concept to production
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Lead design and analysis tasks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration
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Work with avionics, embedded systems, RF communication, and power subsystems to develop and test complex systems
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Design and analyze analog and digital circuits, with experience in battery management systems a plus
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Develop fabrication and test procedures, troubleshoot complex systems, and support flight test operations
Requirements
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US Citizenship required and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
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B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, advanced degree a plus
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5+ years of engineering experience with R&D projects,
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Familiarity with IPC or SAE standards a plus
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Familiarity and experience using CAN bus standard a plus
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Extensive experience in one or more areas: power systems, RF, embedded control
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Familiarity with PCB schematic capture and board bring-up process
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Demonstrated ability to trouble-shoot complex systems
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Flight test, small UAV, or UUV experience a plus, hands-on experience with lab equipment a plus
MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.
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Nanopath is developing a first-in-class in vitro diagnostics platform to transform how diseases are diagnosed. We aim to replace lengthy molecular testing workflows by bringing rapid, high-quality diagnostics closer to the patient. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes – starting with women – through a purpose-built platform that delivers actionable results within a single office visit.
The company is headquartered at The Engine, the premier tough technology incubator in the Kendall Square ecosystem. We are collectively committed to health equity and the design of solutions for underserved populations and low-resource settings. Corporate sustainability – both environmental and social – is at the forefront of our decision making.
About the Role
- Serve as the lead electrical engineer responsible for the design, development, and integration of electronics for Nanopath’s diagnostic platform
- Own system-level electrical architecture, including PCB design, power management, signal integrity, and integration with embedded software and mechanical subsystems
- Design and develop circuits supporting motion control, fluid actuation, thermal management, and optical detection systems
- Lead bring-up, debugging, and validation of prototypes and production hardware
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, mechanical, systems, assay) to define requirements and ensure seamless system integration
- Develop and maintain documentation in compliance with ISO 13485
Technical Qualifications
- Strong experience in analog and digital circuit design, including mixed-signal systems
- Strong experience with embedded systems and microcontroller-based designs
- Proficiency in PCB design tools and schematic capture/layout best practices
- Background in designing systems with precise thermal control, motor control, fluidic actuation, or optical detection
- Experience developing hardware for medical devices regulated to ISO 13485 and IEC 61010
- Experience supporting hardware verification, validation, and troubleshooting through all development phases
- Exposure to manufacturing processes, including PCB fabrication, assembly, and test
General Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. electrical engineering or related technical discipline with at least 4 years of industry experience
- Ability to work on-site full-time in Cambridge, MA
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, highly organized with demonstrated curiosity, scientific rigor and creative problem-solving
- Proactive self-starter with eagerness to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
- Passion for technology translation and willingness to shape Nanopath’s future
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Nanopath we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every point in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Nanopath Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nanopath does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies and we will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Nanopath, and Nanopath will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
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