Job Description
Benefits: - 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Stock options plan
Position Summary We are seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to support the design and release of complex, high-reliability electronic assemblies. This role is responsible for performing advanced PCB layout for high-speed digital and power electronics designs, including multi-lamination cycle boards up to 32 layers, in accordance with IPC-6012 and related industry standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in technically rigorous environments, and collaborates closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to deliver first-pass-success designs.
Key Responsibilities Perform complex PCB layout for advanced electronic systems, including:
- Up to 24-layer PCBs
- Multi-lamination fabrication stackups
- High-speed digital interfaces and mixed-signal designs
- Power electronics and power distribution networks
- Translate schematics, stackups, and design constraints into manufacturable PCB layouts
- Apply IPC-6012, IPC-2221/2222, and internal design rules throughout layout activities, including an understanding of fabricator coupon construction and testing
- Execute controlled impedance routing, length matching, differential pair routing, and via optimization
- Collaborate with electrical engineers on:
- Signal Integrity (SI)
- Power Integrity (PI)
- EMI/EMC considerations
Work closely with mechanical engineering to ensure proper component placement, keep-outs, and enclosure integration
Support DFM/DFA reviews with fabrication and assembly partners
Generate and release complete PCB manufacturing packages, including:
- Fabrication notes
- Assembly drawings
- Stackup documentation
- Gerbers / ODB++ / IPC-2581, etc.
Participate in design reviews and provide layout-specific risk assessments
Support board bring-up and debug activities as needed
Required Qualifications 8+ years of professional PCB layout experience on complex designs
Demonstrated experience with:
- High layer count PCB layouts (e.g. 16 layers and higher)
- Multi-lamination cycle designs
- High-speed digital interfaces (e.g., DDR, SerDes, high-speed clocks, high-speed buses)
- Power electronics and PDN design considerations
Strong working knowledge of IPC-6012 and related IPC standards
Proficiency with one or more industry-standard PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Mentor Xpedition, or equivalent)
Solid understanding of:
- Signal integrity and power integrity fundamentals
- Controlled impedance routing
- EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
Ability to work from detailed schematics and interface effectively with electrical designers
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with aerospace, defense, space, or other high-reliability electronics
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 design environments
- Experience supporting fabrication and assembly of rigid, rigid-flex, or HDI PCBs
- Exposure to advanced materials, back-drilling, microvias, and via-in-pad designs
- PCB materials and construction for high-speed signals
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators
Desired Skills & Attributes - Highly detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, technically demanding environments
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple layout tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Proactive mindset toward design quality and risk reduction
Compensation & Benefits - Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Equity participation through incentive stock options
- Health/medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO benefits
Flexible work from home options available.
Job Tags
Contract work, Work from home, Flexible hours