Description
** Due to the classified nature of our work, U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA/ Mukilteo, WA/ El Segundo, CA
About Us
Pacific Defense is a leading developer of advanced RF and electronics systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial customers. Our team specializes in Open Systems Architecture solutions for the non-kinetic fight, providing customers with cost-effective, modular, and rapidly reconfigurable systems in record time. We deliver sensing and effects solutions for land, air, sea, and space domains, leveraging open standards and rapid prototyping methodologies to bring innovative capabilities to the market.
Pacific Defense has built an excellent reputation in the defense industry and is expanding our team to tackle new challenges and opportunities. Join us and accelerate your career!We are seeking a highly skilled Network Switch Design Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of high-speed network switches that power the future of connectivity. Pacific Defense has in its product line a SOSA aligned 3U VPX 100G network switch featuring dual security enclaves. This position is for the design of high speed switching products and not for a network or network security engineer. The successful applicant will be a senior electrical engineer or computer scientist with experience as outlined below.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 10 years of proven experience in designing and building high-speed network switches.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, switch architectures, and high-speed signaling.
- Both wired and wireless
- Encryption and Cyber Security
- Well versed in Network Engineering and able to establish default and custom topologies in support of varied applications.
- Proficiency in using design tools in the Cadence environment (OrCAD and Allegro)
- Experience with PCB design, signal integrity analysis, and high-speed layout techniques.
- Knowledge of FPGA and ASIC design principles is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop high-speed network switches, including architecture, schematics, and PCB layouts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement product specifications and requirements.
- Conduct feasibility studies and simulations to validate design concepts and optimize performance.
- Oversee the entire design process from concept to production, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Perform hardware debugging, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Work closely with firmware and software engineers to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in networking technology and incorporating into the network switch product roadmap for next generation switch designs.
Benefits
Pacific Defense provides compeitive salaries and immediately vested 401K match. We provide 100% coverage for the employee, and 75% coverage for dependents’ medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums, as well as a flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses. We offer paid time off and federal holidays to spend time with family, pursue outside interests, or just get some extra rest.Pacific Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
