Senior PCB Layout Engineer

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. Design multi-layer PCBs for mmWave/microwave RF, complex digital, mixed-signal, and high-power systems, including FPGAs and microcontrollers .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $197,529 - $276,540 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PCB design for high-speed digital, RF, and mixed-signal systems, with a strong focus on signal integrity, impedance control, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in collaborating with engineering teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and performance in space-environment applications.

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PCB Design ExperienceSignal Integrity PrinciplesAltium DesignerHigh-Voltage Layout DesignIPC Standards Knowledge

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Hard Skills

PCB DesignSignal Integrity AnalysisControlled Impedance DesignHigh-Speed Digital DesignRF PCB LayoutComponent Library CreationDesign Rule ChecksThermal ManagementDFM PrinciplesDFT Principles

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerCadence AllegroHyperLynxAnsys SIwaveCadence Sigrity

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship or NationalitySuccessful Completion of Background Check

Industry Keywords

Aerospace PCB DesignMIL-STD StandardsNASA PCB Design StandardsSpace-Environment DesignEMI/EMC Best Practices

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design multi-layer PCBs for mmWave/microwave RF, complex digital, mixed-signal, and high-power systems, including FPGAs and microcontrollers
Develop digital, analog, and RF PCB layouts with attention to impedance control, loss tangent, and electromagnetic compatibility
Perform signal integrity analysis for PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, and other high-speed digital interfaces
Create component libraries and design rule checks, and maintain design standards
Collaborate with electrical engineers on component selection, schematic review, and design optimization
Conduct PCB stackup feasibility and trace-routability studies to inform User Terminal architectural trades
Conduct PCB fabrication-house design-rule studies
Lead the PCB OK2FAB process, including DRC checks, design release, and fabrication and assembly documentation
Generate Gerber files, drill files, fabrication drawings, and assembly drawings
Work with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturers to ensure manufacturability and resolve fabrication issues
Support board bring-up and debug hardware issues related to PCB design
Design for space-environment considerations including thermal management, radiation tolerance, and mechanical stress

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
5+ years of PCB design experience
Proficiency with PCB design tools, including Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or similar
Strong understanding of signal integrity principles for high-speed digital design, including transmission lines, termination, and crosstalk
Experience with higher layer count HDI board design with dense fanout and routing
Experience with controlled impedance design and PCB stackup optimization
Experience with high-voltage layout design, including creepage, clearance, and thermal management
Knowledge of EMI/EMC best practices and design guidelines
Familiarity with IPC-2221, IPC-6012, and IPC-A-610 standards
Experience with PCB layout for FPGAs, high-speed ADCs/DACs, or mixed-signal designs
U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee
Successful completion of Blue’s Standard Background Check
Preferred: RF/microwave PCB design using high-frequency laminates such as Rogers or Taconic
Preferred: Power integrity analysis tools such as HyperLynx, Ansys SIwave, or Cadence Sigrity
Preferred: Thermal analysis tools and high-power electronics thermal management
Preferred: Space-environment design experience involving vacuum, thermal cycling, radiation, or vibration
Preferred: DFM and DFT principles
Preferred: Conformal coating, potting, and other space-qualification techniques
Preferred: Aerospace or satellite PCB design experience
Preferred: MIL-STD or NASA PCB design standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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