Senior PCB Layout Designer - Lunar Permanence Verified today
About the role
You will work as the Avionics PCB Layout Engineer for the Lunar Permanence Business Unit, designing avionics circuit boards for Blue Moon landers and related lunar infrastructure systems. This role requires deep expertise in digital, analog, mixed-signal, high-speed, RF and high-power PCB layout.
What you will do
- Design and layout high-performance, high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applications
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, firmware, and software engineers to meet design requirements
- Use Altium Designer and similar tools to create detailed schematics and layout designs
- Ensure designs adhere to 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
- Provide DFM/DFA/DFT analysis during PCB and PCBA design reviews
- Develop and maintain eCAD design libraries, including part footprints and related information
- Independently determine technical approaches and solve complex issues related to PCB layouts and assemblies
- Collaborate in defining PCB development process improvements and checklists
- Review quality of work from internal and external layout resources
- Mentor internal layout resources on PCB layout and Altium best practices
What you need
- 5-7 years of experience in PCB layout and design
- Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout and design
- Proficiency with Allegro, Altium Designer, Eagle PCB, Proteus, or similar tools
- Ability to create detailed schematics and layout designs
- Demonstrated knowledge of PCB best practices for design, manufacturing, and testing
- High-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up, multi-layer board layout design
- Fine pitch BGA routing, including blind and buried vias
- Complex analog and digital signal routing
- Multi-rail power delivery and high-speed signal integrity constraint management
- Design constraint management including trace length matching and spacing rules
- Ability to create and maintain symbol and footprint libraries
- Experience utilizing and creating electrical design specifications
- Excellent attention to detail and strong task ownership
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team throughout the development and production phases
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred qualifications
- Certifications: CID (Certified Interconnect Designer), CIS (Certified IPC Specialists), or CSE (Certified Standards Expert)
- Familiarity with Stripline and Microstrip design
- Familiarity with IPC-6012 Class 3 and other industry standards and regulations
Compensation
Base pay range varies by location:
- CA: $124,476.00 to $174,265.35
- CO: $114,455.00 to $160,236.30
- WA: $124,476.00 to $174,265.35
- VA: $124,476.00 to $174,265.35
- Other site ranges may differ
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% company match, stock options for regular employees, and an Education Support Program. Paid time off includes up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Bonus eligibility is not guaranteed and subject to change.
Background and clearance
A standard background check is required for all positions. Some roles may require additional checks such as DBIDS if work on military installations is required.