About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer - PCB Design based in the United States. Join an engineering team developing advanced electronic systems for demanding aerospace, defense, intelligence, and space applications.
Responsibilities
- Own PCB layout design for digital, analog, RF, mixed-signal, high-speed, and high-power electronic systems using Altium Designer
- Translate electrical schematics, mechanical constraints, and system-level requirements into compact, high-density PCB layouts
- Create, maintain, and manage PCB footprints, schematic symbols, and component libraries in Altium Designer
- Define PCB stack-ups and implement controlled-impedance routing for high-speed differential pairs, RF transmission lines, and DDR4/DDR5 memory interfaces
- Develop routing strategies for high-speed serial links, RF signals, and memory buses
- Optimize high-power layouts for thermal performance and current handling
- Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers, manufacturing partners, and program teams
- Participate in design reviews and implement feedback
- Generate fabrication and assembly documentation from Altium Designer
- Maintain accurate design documentation, revision control, and release records
- Support prototype builds, hardware troubleshooting, and iterative design improvements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least six years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with at least four years of relevant experience
- Professional PCB design experience in a production environment
- Expert-level proficiency with Altium Designer
- Experience designing complex multilayer boards combining high-power circuits, compact layouts, high-speed digital interfaces, and RF or mixed-signal sections
- Hands-on experience with DDR4 and/or DDR5 memory layout
- Understanding of controlled-impedance routing, PCB stack-up design, signal integrity, and power integrity principles
- Practical knowledge of DFM, DFT, PCB fabrication, and assembly constraints
- Understanding of high-current routing, creepage and clearance requirements, and thermal management
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
Conditions
- Salary range: $74,000–$155,000 annually for full-time employment