Research Scientist, High-Frequency Signal Integrity

Job overview

Research Scientist, High-Frequency Signal Integrity is an onsite role in Macclesfield, NC, with a stated annual salary range of $55,000–$75,000. The role supports development of next-generation printed circuit board test equipment intended to improve validation capability, efficiency, and quality. The scientist bridges signal-integrity research and production implementation, advising the business manager and technical team. The work develops measurement and simulation approaches and optimizes board architectures for high-frequency testing.

What you'll do

• Interpret customer needs into technical feasibility
• design and execute testing protocols using VNAs and TDRs
• develop simulation workflows for insertion loss, return loss, crosstalk, and jitter
• optimize physical architectures
• publish research findings and draft patent applications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research scientist

high-frequency signal integrity

signal integrity

pcb testing

vna

tdr

simulation

macclesfield nc

mycronic usa

$55k–$75k

performance bonus

pension scheme

flexible working

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance bonus, pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, professional development and training, and international exposure.

Why this role

Focuses on translating lab-level signal-integrity requirements into production-level environments, with high-frequency equipment experience up to 50 GHz and beyond required.

About the employer

Mycronic USA is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.