As a Power Design Engineer at Acacia, you will join a dynamic and collaborative Hardware Team in a hybrid role requiring three days per week at the Maynard, MA or San Jose, CA office. Your primary responsibilities include leading the design of DC-DC switch-mode power supplies and component selection to meet system specifications for power, thermal, and safety requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to contribute to the architecture, design, analysis, simulation, and debugging of complex power delivery systems. Key skills required are experience in high efficiency DC-DC power conversion, circuit simulation using tools like LTspice and TI WorkBench, and technical leadership in PCB layout for low noise etch techniques. The role demands expertise in power-up sequencing, thermal design rules, and presenting technical information to diverse audiences, with a focus on delivering leading-edge solutions for high-speed communication devices and sensitive optical components.
Skills
LTspice
Spice
TI WorkBench
Cadence Allegro
DxDesigner
AC Power Integrity Simulation
DC Power Integrity Simulation
High efficiency DC-DC power conversion
Phase and gain margins
Power supply layout
Thermal design rules
Multi-phase power delivery
Ultra-low noise power delivery
Power-up sequencing
PCB layout techniques
Grounding techniques
Low noise etch techniques
Technical presentation skills
What you'll do
Lead the design of DC-DC switch-mode power supplies for complex systems.
Conduct detailed analysis and simulation of high current and low noise circuits.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure power supply designs meet system requirements.
Debug and validate power delivery systems in laboratory settings.
Write and execute test plans for verification and debug of power systems.
What we're looking for
5+ years of direct power supply design experience
Experience with high efficiency DC-DC conversion and circuit simulation tools
Expertise in power delivery system architecture and specifications
Ability to lead and contribute to complex power delivery systems
Proficiency in technical leadership for PCB layout and thermal design
Market check
Salary context
This
$148,800–$212,900
range sits above
57%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$136,000–$218,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$148,875–$216,250
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Cisco
Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity
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