PCB Design Engineer

PCB Design EngineerSalary: $100,000 - $140,000 per yearLocation: Austin, TXMinimum Degree: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experienceRelocation Assistance: Not AvailableThe Company Join a global leader in rugged embedded computing solutions trusted by the world's leading defense, aerospace, and industrial organizations. This is your opportunity to design complex, high-speed printed circuit boards that power next-generation embedded computing platforms used in the harshest operating environments. If you're passionate about advanced PCB design, signal integrity, and collaborating with world-class hardware engineers to build cutting-edge technology, this is a role where your work will make a real impact.Why This Company Stands OutPart of a global technology leader with more than $7 billion in annual revenueIndustry leader in open architecture embedded computing for defense, aerospace, industrial automation, and scientific marketsProducts support military programs across land, sea, air, and space, as well as demanding commercial and industrial applicationsKnown for innovation in FPGA, RF, high-speed networking, and embedded computing technologiesCollaborative engineering culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and continuous product developmentThis is an opportunity to join an engineering organization where complex technical challenges, collaboration, and continuous learning are part of everyday work. They value and appreciate their employees Engineers are trusted to solve difficult technical problems while enjoying an environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.Benefits include:Competitive salary and annual performance incentivesComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan with company contributionGenerous Paid Time Off and paid holidaysCareer development and technical training opportunitiesCollaborative engineering culture with direct access to technical leadershipOpportunities to work on cutting-edge defense and RF technologiesLong-term career growth within a global engineering organizationYour Role with the Company As a PCB Design Engineer, you'll develop sophisticated multilayer printed circuit boards that support advanced embedded computing platforms for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Working alongside electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, systems, and test engineers, you'll transform complex hardware concepts into manufacturable, high-performance PCB layouts while optimizing signal integrity, power integrity, manufacturability, and overall product reliability.You'll participate throughout the entire product development lifecycle—from architecture discussions and PCB layout through fabrication support, design reviews, and production—allowing you to solve technically challenging design problems using the latest PCB technologies and industry-leading design tools.Community Information Huntsville, Alabama is one of America's fastest-growing technology cities and consistently ranks among the nation's best places to live. Home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal, and a thriving aerospace and defense industry, Huntsville offers outstanding career opportunities, highly rated schools, affordable housing, low crime, and an exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy scenic parks, hiking trails, entertainment districts, and a vibrant engineering community.Background ProfileMust HaveBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experienceExpertise designing complex high-density multilayer PCBs for aerospace, defense, networking, telecommunications, embedded computing, automotive, or other high-performance electronic products2+ years of professional PCB layout experience using enterprise-class PCB design tools, with Siemens Mentor Xpedition strongly preferredExtensive experience with Mentor Xpedition Layout, DxDesigner, and associated design libraries and constraint management toolsProven experience translating electrical schematics into manufacturable PCB layouts while collaborating closely with hardware engineersStrong background designing high-speed digital PCBs utilizing technologies such as: DDR4 / DDR5, GDDR, PCI Express Gen4/Gen5, Gigabit and high-speed Ethernet, Controlled impedance routing, Differential pair routingExperience designing dense multilayer boards (typically 14–24+ layers, or equivalent complexity)Strong knowledge of HDI PCB technologies, including blind/buried vias, via-in-pad, sequential lamination, microvias, and advanced stack-up constructionHands-on experience with: BGA, fine-pitch BGA, QFN packages, High-pin-count FPGA layouts, Surface-mount and through-hole technologies, Rigid and rigid-flex PCB designsStrong understanding of Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), PCB fabrication and assembly processes, DFM, DFA, and DFT principlesExperience creating fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing documentationDesiredExperience migrating or translating PCB designs from platforms such as Altium, Cadence Allegro, PADS, Zuken, or PCAD into XpeditionExperience supporting engineering libraries, design rule development, ECO management, and PCB design process improvementsExperience with RF, analog, mixed-signal, and FPGA-based PCB layoutsFamiliarity with impedance-controlled RF structures, antenna layouts, clock distribution, and high-speed memory interfacesExperience designing products for aerospace, defense, space, radar, communications, embedded computing, or other mission-critical applicationsWorking knowledge of IPC standards, military specifications, and high-reliability PCB design practicesExperience mentoring PCB designers or establishing PCB design methodologies and best practicesStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to optimize complex routing challenges while balancing electrical performance, manufacturability, and cost.Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity while validating engineering accuracyAdditional Job DetailsSalary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 (negotiable for superstar candidate)Location: Austin, TXType of Role: Full-time, Direct HireTravel Required: MinimalVisa Sponsorship: U.S. Citizen or Green Card