Senior Electrical Engineer, User Terminals

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. Own schematic capture and layout strategy for user terminal logic boards and aperture PCBAs from architecture through fabrication release .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $156,802 - $219,522 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in schematic capture and layout strategy for high-speed, multi-layer PCB design, with a strong focus on power delivery networks and RF fundamentals. Proven ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and drive design for manufacturability and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Schematic CaptureHigh-Speed PCB DesignPower Delivery Network DesignRF FundamentalsEDA Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Schematic CaptureHigh-Speed PCB DesignPower Delivery Network DesignSignal Integrity AnalysisEMI SimulationThermal DesignMixed-Signal Board DesignComponent SelectionPrototype DebuggingRegulatory Compliance Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerCadence AllegroHigh-Speed OscilloscopeSpectrum AnalyzerVector Network Analyzer

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringMmWave Hardware DesignPhased Array ExperienceBoard-Level Thermal DesignSatellite Communication SystemsHigh-Volume Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own schematic capture and layout strategy for user terminal logic boards and aperture PCBAs from architecture through fabrication release
Lead multi-layer, high-density interconnect PCB design while isolating high-speed digital, IF, and sensitive mmWave routing
Design power delivery networks for high aggregate current and dynamic beamforming loads
Partner with thermal and mechanical engineering on board-level thermal design and heat extraction
Collaborate with RF, antenna, and ASIC engineers on PCB-to-radiating-element interfaces, packaged-antenna integration, front-end IC placement, and feed routing
Design and route high-speed data buses and reference clock distribution networks
Perform signal integrity, power integrity, crosstalk, and EMI simulation and analysis
Contribute to component selection and architecture trades considering availability, lead time, cost, and performance
Drive design for manufacturability and test with PCB fabricators and assembly partners
Lead prototype board and integrated-terminal bring-up, hardware debug, and functional lab characterization
Support qualification and regulatory compliance testing for an intentional radiator
Establish electrical design practices, review standards, and documentation for the terminal program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
7+ years of experience in complex hardware product development
Proficiency in EDA tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro
Hands-on experience in schematic capture and layout of high-speed, multi-layer, mixed-signal boards
Experience designing robust power delivery networks for high-current, dynamically loaded systems
Strong working understanding of RF fundamentals, including impedance matching, transmission line design, shielding, and insertion loss
Hands-on experience with high-speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers
Experience carrying hardware through concept, schematic, integration, test, and production
Ability to operate with requirements that are still being defined and make durable design decisions
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
Preferred: mmWave hardware design experience, phased array experience, PCB-to-radiator interface design, large-format PCB design, board-level thermal design, satellite communication systems, high-performance SoCs or FPGAs, regulatory compliance for intentional radiators, outdoor installation hardware, and high-volume consumer or automotive manufacturing experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability
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 (4) 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