HPE
Senior Principal Interconnect Development Engineer
$153K–$352K
San Jose, California, United States of America +2 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Jun 25, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, California, United States of America
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Westford, Massachusetts, United States of America - Experience
- 15 years of industry experience, including 10 years of hands-on high-speed, complex interconnect hardware experience.
- Education
- BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
About the job
Develops and validates high-speed interconnect solutions, including connectors and cables, for future network switches and routers, coordinating technical development with hardware teams and suppliers.
What you'll do
- Manage interconnect technology roadmaps and advise on technology viability for future system designs.
- Develop and execute validation plans, including test vehicles for mechanical and signal-integrity performance.
- Co-develop interconnect designs with suppliers and hardware engineers, and drive technical and design-related changes.
What they ask for
- At least 15 years of industry experience, including 10 years hands-on with high-speed, complex interconnect hardware (≥56 GHz, ≥100 differential pairs) and successful field deployment.
- Experience with both connectors and high-speed cables, including interconnect materials and mechanical/electrical trade-offs.
- 3D CAD modeling and geometric tolerance analysis experience.
- Expertise in industry qualification and reliability standards; cross-functional engineering and stakeholder influence skills.
Nice to have
- Industry consortium participation and leadership, patents, published technical papers, or conference presentations.
- Experience with SolidWorks, ProE or equivalent tools.
Pay
USD 174,000 - 331,000 in Massachusetts (base salary); USD 174,000 - 352,500 in California (base salary); USD 153,000 - 352,500 in Texas (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, ProE
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