Feb 25, 2026
Jr PCB/Systems Design Engineer
- Inspire Semiconductor
- Austin, Texas, United States
Job Description
About InspireSemi
At InspireSemi, we're not just building chips; we're revolutionizing high-performance computing. Our groundbreaking architecture packs thousands of 64-bit CPU cores onto a single chip, all seamlessly connected. We're driven by a mission to make HPC more accessible, energy-efficient, and easier for developers to harness. Ready to build the engineering foundation and culture that will bring this revolutionary technology to life? Join our passionate team!
Why Join InspireSemi?
The Opportunity
The Junior Systems & PCB Design Engineer supports the design and development of electronic schematics and printed circuit boards for advanced hardware products. This role is ideal for a an early-career engineer looking to build hands-on hardware design skills while working alongside experienced engineers through the full product development cycle.
What You'll Do:
What You Bring:
Bonus Points:
At InspireSemi, we're not just building chips; we're revolutionizing high-performance computing. Our groundbreaking architecture packs thousands of 64-bit CPU cores onto a single chip, all seamlessly connected. We're driven by a mission to make HPC more accessible, energy-efficient, and easier for developers to harness. Ready to build the engineering foundation and culture that will bring this revolutionary technology to life? Join our passionate team!
Why Join InspireSemi?
- Be a Pioneer: Get in on the ground floor of a hypergrowth startup! You'll be part of a small, dynamic team shaping the future of computing.
- Make an Impact: Your work will directly contribute to disruptive technology.
- Grow With Us: Seize significant growth and development opportunities, including hands-on ownership and the unique opportunity to learn across multiple functions alongside a lean, expert team.
- Rewarding Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, bonus potential, and meaningful equity.
- Flexibility: Benefit from a hybrid work model (with potential for fully remote for exceptional candidates) and flexible time off.
The Opportunity
The Junior Systems & PCB Design Engineer supports the design and development of electronic schematics and printed circuit boards for advanced hardware products. This role is ideal for a an early-career engineer looking to build hands-on hardware design skills while working alongside experienced engineers through the full product development cycle.
What You'll Do:
- PCB Layout
- Assist with PCB layout for multi-layer boards in Altium Designer with mentorship from senior hardware engineers.
- Apply layout best practices for grounding, power distribution, and signal routing.
- Work with hardware engineers to ensure designs meet physical constraints.
- Generate manufacturing outputs (Gerbers, drill files, BOMs) with supervision.
- Libraries & Documentation
- Create and update schematic symbols and PCB footprints in Altium.
- Maintain clear and organized design documentation.
- Follow company standards for naming, versioning, and release processes.
- Prototyping & Bring-Up Support.
- Support prototype assembly and basic board bring-up.
- Assist with debugging and validation in the lab.
- Help implement design updates and revisions.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Academic, project, or internship experience using schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Cadence, OrCAD, Eagle, etc.).
- Solid understanding of core electronics fundamentals (basic analog, digital, and power concepts).
- Ability to read datasheets and application notes.
- Willingness to learn PCB manufacturing, assembly, and design best practices.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Self-motivating, organized, and detail oriented.
- Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to quickly locate needed information in documents, online, etc.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with Altium Designer (academic or internship experience acceptable).
- Internship, co-op, or senior design project involving schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Exposure to multi-layer PCB design or hardware debugging.
- Basic familiarity with lab equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering station).
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