PCB Layout Designer – Senior

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. Design and lay out high-performance, high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applications .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $114,455 - $174,265 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PCB layout and design for aerospace applications, with a strong focus on high-speed and mixed-signal designs. Proficient in using Altium Designer and ensuring compliance with IPC standards while mentoring junior engineers.

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PCB Layout And DesignAltium DesignerIPC-6012 Class 3High-Speed Signal IntegrityDFM/DFA/DFT Practices

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Hard Skills

Digital DesignAnalog DesignMixed-Signal DesignMulti-Layer Board LayoutFine-Pitch BGA RoutingElectrical Design SpecificationsSchematic CreationDesign Constraint ManagementSymbol And Footprint LibrariesImpedance-Controlled Stack-Up

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailTask OwnershipWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AllegroEagle PCBProteusECAD Design Libraries

Certifications & Qualifications

CIDCISCSE

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefensePCB AssemblyHigh-Pressure EnvironmentStripline DesignMicrostrip Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and lay out high-performance, high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applications
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software engineers to meet design requirements
Create detailed schematics and layout designs using tools such as Altium Designer
Ensure design and manufacturing practices meet industry standards and regulations
Create and maintain technical documentation for PCB layout and design
Troubleshoot and resolve PCB design and layout issues
Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and technicians
Contribute to electrical circuit designs and schematic reviews
Contribute DFM/DFA/DFT information to PCB/PCBA design reviews
Develop and maintain board eCAD design libraries, including part footprints
Determine approaches and provide reliable solutions to complex PCB layout and assembly problems
Contribute to PCB development process improvements, procedures, and checklists
Check the quality of internal and external layout resources
Mentor internal layout resources on PCB layout and Altium best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years of experience in PCB layout and design, specifically in the aerospace and defense industry
Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout and design
Experience with Allegro, Altium Designer, Eagle PCB, Proteus, or similar software
Ability to create detailed schematics and layout designs
Familiarity with IPC-6012 Class 3 and PCB assembly to IPC Class 3 standards
Experience with high-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up and multi-layer board layout
Experience with fine-pitch BGA routing, including blind-buried vias
Experience with complex analog and digital signal routing
Knowledge of multi-rail power delivery and high-speed signal-integrity constraints
Knowledge of design constraint management, including trace-length matching and spacing rules
Ability to create and maintain symbol and footprint libraries
Excellent attention to detail and task ownership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Experience utilizing and creating electrical design specifications
Ability to work hands-on independently and as part of a team throughout product development and production
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted refugee or granted asylum
Desired: CID, CIS, or CSE certifications
Desired: familiarity with Stripline and Microstrip design

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results; not guaranteed