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How much do interconnect jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for interconnect in the United States is $24.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Interconnect Engineer, and why are they important?

To excel as an Interconnect Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, signal integrity, and circuit design, typically supported by a relevant degree. Proficiency with simulation tools like HFSS, SPICE, and CAD software, as well as knowledge of industry standards and testing equipment, is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital to ensure reliable, high-performance connections in complex electronic systems and successful project outcomes.

How does an Interconnect Engineer typically collaborate with other teams during large-scale network deployments?

Interconnect Engineers play a crucial role in coordinating with network architects, data center operations, and vendor partners to ensure seamless connectivity between systems. They are often involved in cross-functional meetings to align on network requirements, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and manage timelines for cabling and hardware installations. Effective communication and documentation are essential, as Interconnect Engineers must relay technical specifications and progress updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This collaborative approach helps maintain network reliability and supports rapid scaling as organizational needs evolve.

What are 'Interconnect' jobs?

Interconnect jobs typically refer to roles involved in designing, maintaining, and managing the physical and logical connections between different network or system components, such as cables, switches, routers, and data centers. These professionals ensure that communication between devices, servers, or networks is reliable and efficient. Interconnect jobs are commonly found in telecommunications, data centers, and IT infrastructure sectors. Responsibilities may include installation, troubleshooting, and optimization of interconnection systems to support smooth data transfer and connectivity.

What is the difference between Interconnect vs Network Technician?

AspectInterconnectNetwork Technician
CertificationsFCC, Cisco, CompTIA Network+CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentTelecom facilities, data centers, installation sitesOffice, data centers, client sites
Industry UsageTelecommunications, data servicesIT, networking, telecommunications
Job FocusConnecting telecom infrastructure, fiber optics, hardware setupConfiguring, troubleshooting, maintaining networks

Interconnect specialists focus on establishing and maintaining physical telecom connections, often working with fiber optics and hardware. Network Technicians handle network setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of data and voice networks. While both roles involve networking skills, Interconnect roles are more hardware and infrastructure-oriented, whereas Network Technicians focus on network performance and configuration.

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Infographic showing various Interconnect job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,047 per year, or $24.5 per hour.
Principal Interconnect Development Engineer

Principal Interconnect Development Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

San Jose, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Hewlett Packard Enterprise rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 137 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Principal Interconnect Development EngineerThis role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.Our culture thrives onfinding new and better ways to accelerate what's next.We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Job Summary: Individual contributor role responsible for high-speed interconnect solutions for next-generation network switches and routers, requiring dense, state-of-the-art frequency performance and quality. Includes both connectors and cables.

Roles

  • Works as the key development engineer positioned between hardware design engineering and interconnect suppliers, managing and influencing interconnect technology roadmaps

  • Works on interconnect technologies that are 'pre-NPI' or 'pre-product', to validate that future interconnect technologies are viable for system level designs that may be 2-5 years away from realization. Provides technical consultation support for interconnect component engineering, for NPI launch and interconnect activities.

  • Responsible for development and execution of key interconnect technology validation plans, including the design and implementation of test vehicles to validate mechanical and signal integrity (SI) elements.

  • Works with Interconnect suppliers and hardware engineering on key co-development projects, and design-related problem solving. Able to influence both internal and external stakeholders to drive design-related changes as needed. Able to impact suppliers, both technically as well as commercially.

  • Provide persuasive understanding of trade-offs between mechanical design, SI, FMEA, failure analysis (electrical, physical, analytical, schematic), DOE and simulation versus reality/measurements

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated industry expertise: industry consortium participation and leadership, patents, published technical papers, and conference presentations. Lead and influence stakeholders in the Interconnect industry.

  • Cross-functional expertise with hardware engineering, mechanical engineering, PCB, electrical (ex: SI), thermal engineering, program management, commodity (commercial) management and mechanical (stamping, molding), as well as other interconnect-adjacent technologies

  • Be current with industry trends and able to provide a compelling and attainable vision for five years out

  • Sophisticated knowledge of variation statistics and process control as relates to sound design and manufacturability of new connectors, including measures for successful first-pass design-in into native and partner NPI environments

  • Expert familiarity with industry standards for qualification and reliability

  • Presentation skills, communication skills, influencing skills

Experience

  • Deep industry experience (15 years), including 10 years of hands-on proficiency with high-speed, complex interconnect (56 GHz, 100 differential pairs) hardware...and successful field deployment.

  • Experience must include both connectors AND high-speed cables, as well as interconnect materials and mechanical/electrical trade-offs

  • 3D CAD modeling experience and geometric tolerance analysis abilities. Ex: tools = SolidWorks, ProE or other equivalent tools.

Education: BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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TCP_06"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 174,000 - 331,000 in Massachusetts // 174,000 - 352,500 in California // 153,000 - 352,500 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

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