Principal R&D/Product Development Engineer

TE Connectivity

. Focus on electrical design, simulation, and verification-validation testing of high-speed connector and/or cable assembly products and radio systems .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $212,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design and signal integrity analysis, utilizing advanced simulation tools to drive product development and validation. Collaborates effectively across teams to ensure high-performance designs meet functional requirements and industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Signal Integrity AnalysisElectrical DesignPCB DesignSimulation Tools ProficiencyElectromagnetic Theory

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Hard Skills

Electrical DesignSignal Integrity AnalysisPCB DesignRF DesignSimulation MethodologiesCircuit Board LayoutData AnalysisPrototype FabricationDesign ReviewFunctional Requirements Establishment

Soft Skills

Analytical CapabilitiesIndependent WorkCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Agilent ADSAnsys HFSSCSTSimulation Tools

Industry Keywords

High-Speed ConnectorsCable Assembly ProductsSignal IntegrityElectromagnetic TheoryElectrical Circuit BehaviorPrinted Circuit Board FabricationPrototype EvaluationProduction Verification Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Focus on electrical design, simulation, and verification-validation testing of high-speed connector and/or cable assembly products and radio systems
Work on signal integrity for product and system design, including modeling, simulation, testing, and circuit board layout
Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and operations teams to execute leading-edge product designs
Serve as the signal integrity subject matter expert from initial analysis through prototype fabrication, evaluation, and production verification testing
Establish signal integrity design performance and functional requirements for new products
Perform signal integrity simulations for multiple high-speed standards
Determine appropriate simulation methodologies and setups and apply interface criteria
Perform PCB schematic and layout reviews
Create actionable recommendations based on design reviews and simulation results
Guide connector design and component qualifications from a signal integrity standpoint
Make data-driven decisions about product functionality and improvement areas
Independently tackle challenging design problems using simulation tools for complex designs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
10+ years of relevant work experience in electrical design, RF design, or PCB design
Proficiency with signal integrity analysis tools, including Agilent ADS, Ansys HFSS, CST, or equivalent tools
Solid understanding of electromagnetic theory and electrical circuit behavior
Strong analytical capabilities to interpret simulation and lab data and identify and solve issues
Familiarity with printed circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly
Fluent in English, both verbal and written
Ability to accommodate varying time zones and collaborate across geographies
Ability to work independently
Travel required: 10% to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Voluntary benefits
Incentive(s)