Overview
Rotational Program Development Engineer for Signal Integrity in VIAVI’s R&D Excellence Centers. A 2-year international rotation program starting July 2027, with continued work on a designated team at VIAVI.
What you'll do
- Run signal integrity simulations for high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes) beyond 100+ Gbps, including S-parameter extraction, channel analysis, and eye diagram/BER evaluation.
- Build and run 3D electromagnetic models of interconnects, connectors, and PCB structures and correlate simulations with lab measurements.
- Support PCB material selection, stack-up definition, and SI/PI layout reviews for critical high-speed signal paths.
- Contribute to IBIS-AMI model simulation and equalization analysis for channel performance.
- Design and execute calibrated lab measurements using VNA and oscilloscope, with de-embedding and time/frequency-domain analysis.
- Use scripting to automate data analysis, modeling, and lab workflows.
- Document and present simulation/test results to cross-functional hardware, layout, and systems teams.
What you'll need
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Physics, or a comparable field.
- Minimum B2 in German and fluency in English.
- Solid grounding in electromagnetic theory, transmission line theory, and high-frequency circuit behavior.
- Exposure to signal integrity concepts including S-parameters, impedance matching, crosstalk, loss, and noise.
- Familiarity with 3D EM or circuit simulation tools from coursework or projects.
- Programming skills for data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Nice to have
- Hands-on lab experience with RF/high-speed test equipment such as VNA, oscilloscope, BERT, and spectrum analyzer.
- Exposure to high-speed digital standards including PCIe and Ethernet.
- Familiarity with PCB design/EDA tools.
- Coursework or project experience involving high-frequency PCB design, modeling, and characterization.
Details
- Location is Eningen, DEU.
- Program duration is 2 years.
- Starts in July 2027.
- #LI-onsite is indicated in the listing.
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