Simulation Engineer & Computational Modeling
- Lake Forest, CA, United States
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled engineer with expertise in computational modeling and simulation for electronic and electro mechanical systems used in medical devices.
The role focuses on SI/PI, electromagnetic analysis, and system-level modeling to evaluate and optimize product performance, reliability, and robustness. The engineer will drive simulation-driven design, reduce physical prototyping, accelerate development timelines, and support regulatory submissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform SI/PI analysis for high-speed interfaces.
- Develop validated electrical simulation models under varying operating conditions.
- Conduct trade studies and sensitivity analyses to support engineering decisions.
- Contribute to virtual prototyping initiatives to reduce design iterations.
- Present simulation findings and design recommendations to stakeholders.
- Maintain documentation of methodologies, assumptions, validation, and results.
- Support design reviews and verification activities with simulation based analyses.
Requirements
Required Skills
- Perform Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) analysis for high-speed digital interfaces (DDR4, DDR5, MIPI, USB).
- Develop simulation models for impedance discontinuities, crosstalk, timing margins, and electromagnetic compatibility.
- Conduct pre-layout and post-layout PCB/package analyses.
- Apply electromagnetic, circuit, and system-level simulation techniques to optimize product design.
- Support regulatory submissions and design verification with simulation-based evidence.
- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems, and manufacturing teams to resolve performance issues.
Preferred Skills
- Transmission line theory, PCB design, and power distribution networks.
- Tools: Ansys HFSS, Ansys SIwave, Cadence, CST Studio Suite, Altium.
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Programming/scripting in Python, MATLAB, Tcl for automation and data analysis.
- EMI/EMCfundamentals.
- Background in medical devices, consumer electronics, or embedded systems.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical or Electronics or a related field.
- Equivalent experience accepte
More about this job
Skills
- Mechanical systems
- Medical devices
- Documentation
- Printed circuit boards
- Firmware
- Ansys
- Python
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Data analysis
- EMI
- Consumer electronics
- Embedded systems