Hardware Engineer – Signal & Power Integrity

Job Description

Job Title: Hardware Development Engineer, Signal & Power Integrity (f/m/x). Location: Ehningen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Job Type:

• Entry Level
• Full-time, regular employment
• Hybrid
• No travel required
• General daytime shift
• Start date: January 1, 2027

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and integrate innovative hardware solutions for server boards, processor modules, and validation hardware supporting IBM Z, POWER, and Quantum platforms.
• Take ownership of hardware solutions from concept and architecture through implementation and validation.
• Model, analyze, and optimize high-speed interconnects for signal integrity;
• Perform electrical modeling of power delivery networks for enterprise-class systems and high-current processors.
• Develop electrical solutions for single-chip and multi-chip modules using advanced packaging technologies.
• Support hardware bring-up, measurements, and failure analysis.
• Explore, develop, and adopt AI-assisted engineering workflows for design, verification, analysis, and development.
• Collaborate with global development teams and colleagues across the U.S., Israel, and India.
• Work using Agile and Design Thinking methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, high-speed design, and circuit design.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation methodologies;
• Familiarity with PCB technologies and materials.
• Experience with PCB design, modeling, and simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS, CST, Keysight ADS, Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, or Altium.
• Programming experience, preferably Python.
• A proactive and self-driven approach with a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills in English and German.

Preferred:

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools, coding assistants, or workflow automation.
• Experience relevant to hardware development, electrical design, signal integrity, power integrity, or advanced electronic packaging.

Application Requirements:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Academic transcripts, including a detailed grade overview.
• Employment references or letters of recommendation, if available.

Benefits and Work Environment:

• Opportunity to work on IBM’s flagship Z, POWER, and Quantum platforms.
• Collaboration with international hardware development teams.
• Exposure to advanced AI-assisted engineering workflows;
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career growth.
• Supportive and inclusive environment focused on collaboration, innovation, and experimentation.

Other Information:

• The position is part of IBM Deutschland Research & Development GmbH.
• Employment is regular and not commissionable or sales incentive based.
• IBM is an equal-opportunity employer;
• Additional location requirements can be discussed with the recruiter after submitting an application.