PCB Design Automation III

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Avionics PCB Layout Engineer designing and laying out high-performance aerospace PCBs. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,027 - $145,637 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in PCB layout and design for aerospace applications, with a strong focus on high-speed, mixed-signal, and analog design practices. Proficient in using industry-leading software tools and adhering to IPC standards for quality and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PCB Layout And DesignAltium DesignerIPC-6012 Class 3Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)High-Speed Signal Integrity

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Hard Skills

Digital Layout DesignAnalog Layout DesignMixed-Signal Layout DesignDFM/DFA/DFT PracticesMulti-Layer Board LayoutFine Pitch BGA RoutingDesign Constraint ManagementSymbol/Foootprint Library MaintenanceHigh-Speed Impedance-Controlled Stack-UpComplex Signal Routing

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailTask OwnershipWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AllegroMentor GraphicsKiCadECAD Design LibrariesTechnical Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)Certified Standards Expert (CSE)

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefensePCB AssemblyIPC StandardsHigh-Performance PCBs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and layout of high-performance, high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, firmware, and software engineers to ensure design requirements are met
Work with industry-leading software (e.g.: Altium Designer) to create detailed schematics and layout design
Ensure design and manufacturing practices adhere to industry standards and regulations
Create and maintain technical documentation for PCB layout and design
Troubleshoot and resolve any PCB design and layout issues
Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and technicians
Contribute to PCB/PCBA design reviews by providing DFM/DFA/DFT and similar value-added info.
Develop and maintain board eCAD design libraries, including part footprints and related information.
Collaborate in defining PCB development process improvements (procedures and checklists).
Check the quality of work of other layout resources, including internal and external resources.
Mentor internal layout resources on PCB layout and Altium best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in PCB layout and design, specifically in the aerospace and defense industry
Certifications such as: CID (Certified Interconnect Designer), CIS (Certified IPC Specialists), CSE (Certified Standards Expert)
Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout, and design
Experience using industry-leading software such as Allegro, Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, KiCad
Ability to create detailed PCB layout design
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations such as IPC-6012 Class 3
Demonstrated knowledge and use of PCB best practices for design, manufacturing, and testing, including PCB assembly to IPC Class 3 standards
High-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up, multi-layer board layout design
Fine pitch BGA routing, including microvias, blind–buried vias.
Complex analog and digital signal routing.
Design constraint management; including trace length matching, spacing rules, etc.
Multi-rail power delivery and high-speed signal integrity constraints.
Ability to create and maintain symbol/footprint libraries.
Excellent attention to detail and strong task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

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)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Benefits and bonuses based on individual's contributions