Lead Hardware Engineer – High-Speed PCB & PoE Design
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 07 / 09 / 2025
ATHEER Connectivity is a wireless technology company offers solutions designedto bridge the digital divide and transform last-mile connectivity for telecoms and enterprises. Our products are engineered to provideextremely high-speed wireless links without the need for extensive ground infrastructure.
Job Description
Hardware Engineer – High-Speed PCB & PoE Design
Location : Riyadh / Remote
Type : Full-time
About Us
ATHEER Connectivity is a wireless technology company offering innovative solutions that bridge the digital divide and transform last-mile connectivity for telecoms and enterprises. Our products are engineered to deliver ultra high-speed wireless links—eliminating the need for costly ground infrastructure.
As we continue to scale our hardware product line, we’re looking for a highly skilled Hardware Engineer with expertise in high-speed PCB design, PoE (Power over Ethernet) circuitry, and wireline signal integrity. This role is pivotal to ensuring the performance and reliability of our 60 GHz mmWave platforms and networking equipment.
Key Responsibilities
PCB Design & Development
- Lead schematic capture and layout of complex multilayer PCBs for high-speed wireline interfaces (10G / 25G / 40G).
- Design and simulate differential pairs, impedance-controlled traces, and high-frequency signal paths.
- Develop PoE and power delivery circuitry compliant with 802.3af / at / bt standards.
Signal Integrity & Validation
Perform SI / PI simulations and coordinate board-level validation using oscilloscopes, VNAs, and test fixtures.Ensure compliance with EMI / EMC standards and contribute to product certifications.Collaborate with manufacturing partners on PCB stackups, fabrication specs, and assembly guidelines.Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with RF, mechanical, and software engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.Assist in hardware bring-up, system integration, and field debugging.Documentation & Reliability
Generate BOMs, test procedures, layout guidelines, and hardware release documentation.Contribute to design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) practices.Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.3+ years of experience in high-speed PCB design and hardware development.Expertise in signal integrity, PoE design, and Ethernet PHY interfaces (SFP+, QSFP, etc.).Proficiency with ECAD tools (Altium Designer, KiCAD, or Cadence Allegro).Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers).Familiarity with embedded systems and digital hardware design.Experience with mmWave systems or RF is a plus but not required.Competitive Salary & Growth Opportunities
Attractive compensation aligned with experience.Fast-track career growth in a fast-paced hardware-centric startup.Be part of building next-gen telecom infrastructure.Contribute to products powering future wireless broadband networks.Hybrid / remote work options available.Work alongside a cross-disciplinary team of RF, software, and systems engineers.#J-18808-Ljbffr