Hardware Architect
Company: Sleep Number
Location: Campbell
Posted on: May 17, 2022
Job Description:
Company OverviewSleep Number team members are part of a
passionate, purpose-driven culture that supports improving the
health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. We
are not just focused on our customers, however; being employed by
Sleep Number means your personal wellbeing is important, too. As we
continue to grow, we are looking for team members who will bring
their unique personalities, backgrounds, and skills to work.
Whether you are entering, returning, or experienced in the
workforce, we have a place for you.In our 35+ years in the industry
we have improved over 13 million lives, and we are just getting
started. With 5,000+ team members nationwide supporting work
disciplines from technology to manufacturing, retail stores to
field services technicians, corporate teams to customer service, we
are a sleep innovation leader because of our team members. Now is a
great time to join us as we invest further in our people and sleep
innovation. #TeamSleepNumberPosition PurposeThe Sleep Innovation
Team, a part of Sleep Number Corporation, -is a fast moving, highly
technical team of people with the ambitious goal of bringing people
better health and well-being through the best possible sleep
experience. Simply put, we aim to be the leader in sleep. We
combine our established expertise in creating comfortable,
adjustable beds with the latest in sleep science, cutting-edge
sensor technology, and data processing algorithms. The position is
as a highly multi-functional individual contributor, design
engineer, and systems architect . The ideal candidate has core IOT
competencies and subject matter expertise in various aspects of
computer systems & product designThe ideal candidate will be able
to provide System Architecture Guidance Work with Mechanical
Engineering and Industrial Design to guide product system
integration feasibility, feature & design trade-offs, early PCB
floorplan and route studies Utilize schematic and layout tools such
as Cadence Concept & Allegro; develop new and novel methods of
pre-route guidance Predict & prepare for future product system
integration & interconnect needs Guide system level and component
level packaging and integration Lead early design team members
during the architectural phase of product development. Review,
challenge, & influence x-functional roadmaps. Negotiate design
rules for system design, PCBA, and interconnect manufacturing Work
with x-functional engineering Directors and architects on HW/SW/MFG
enabling technologies Create internal & external system
specifications; keep current with technology trends & roadmaps
Review, challenge, & influence system performance decisions Work
with Performance engineers to define, simulate, and model product
performance vs. power (performance per watt) Analyze and guide
thermal management solutions and trade-offs Review, challenge, &
influence people and process. Define, develop, and utilize tools,
scripts, automation, and methods of system analysis Mentor junior
engineers for best practices in systems development and
institutionalized processes. Provide guidance and enthusiasm to
negotiate development process & capabilities Be successful
navigating ambiguity & x-functional organizational challenges;
thrive in a demanding environmentPrimary Responsibilities
- Be able to -regularly -context switch between current and
future initiatives - -
- Provide HW architectural guidance to cross -functional
engineering teams and help in coming out with System Requirement
Document
- Define, guide, and own aspects of system electrical
architecture product definition.
- Experience is expected in analyzing key system trade-offs and
proposing solutions including but not limited to: design of high
performance / low power / high-quality products; guiding system
electrical & mechanical layouts, feature integration feasibility;
identifying enabling technologies; developing pre-net list PCB
floorplan & stack-up feasibility considering component package &
thermal design; navigating signal integrity, power budgeting;
negotiating x-functional stakeholder requirements.
- Strong analytical, communication, persuasion, and negotiation
skills.Position Requirements
- BS EE w/ 10+ years; MS EE w/5 years overall experience in
developing consumer products
- Experience in IOT industry a must.
- Must have hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and
debugging, functional verification, and manufacturing support.
- Ability to navigate compliance requirements
- Must have created and influenced system specification documents
for electrical, power delivery, thermal, and physical fit
requirements
- Ability to navigate hi-speed design and layout rules of modern
interfaces
- Must have created, defined, and successfully presented material
to upper management and influenced decision-makers
- Demonstrated innovative, critical thinking and troubleshooting
skills; have proficient written, verbal, negotiation, and
communication skills.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering team
members
- Preferred Tools experience
- Schematic Capture and Layout
- PCB Simulation & Signal integrity tools
- Analysis and Automation: Matlab & Python
- Light business travel as requiredPay & BenefitsWELLBEING AT
SLEEP NUMBER, WITH SLEEP AT THE CENTERImproving the health and
wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep starts with you.
We strive to infuse wellbeing into all aspects of our culture
championing your emotional, financial, career, community, and
physical health.By joining Team Sleep Number, in addition to
offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible
team members an extensive wellbeing package including, but not
limited to comprehensive health plan options, 401(k) Plan with
discretionary company match, incentive eligibility paid time off
and much more:
- A free Sleep Number 360 - Smart Bed for team members, and
additional product discounts for friends and family throughout the
year.
- Emotional wellbeing resources to help you balance life, such as
free access to therapy, family care concierge and discounted
childcare.
- Financial support when you need it the most - paid parental
leave, time to recover from an illness or injury, and saving for
lifes expected & unexpected adventures.
- Opportunities for connection in and outside of work through our
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and volunteerism in our
communities.
- Career development supported by our tuition reimbursement
program. and continuous learning and development
opportunities.
- Work for your day flexibility, available for select corporate
roles.SafetySafety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting
customers and team members wellbeing. COVID-19 Precaution(s) are in
place consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor's
Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state/local
laws.EEO StatementSleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We
are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people
and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status,
religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender
expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical
conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation,
age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or
mental disability, genetic information (including testing and
characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or
any other status protected by federal, state, or local
law.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)It is Sleep Number's
policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities during the application process,
consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical
or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law.
If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable
accommodation at any time during the selection process, including
if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access
open roles here.
Keywords: Sleep Number, San Francisco , Hardware Architect, Professions , Campbell, California
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