Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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

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