Printed Circuit Board Designer

Job ID: 9060 Date Posted: August 5, 2026 Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for a Printed Circuit Board Designer. The selected candidate will work in the EDA software environment, working with electrical and mechanical engineers in design and manufacture of leading-edge printed circuit board designs. Key Responsibilities: Works with electrical engineers in the design of class 3 space leading-edge technology printed circuit board designs Designs rigid, rigid-flex, and flex circuit boards, from high-speed digital, high power, to sensitive analog and RF boards Works with mechanical engineers ensuring board size, keep outs, and overall mechanical fit Works in all phases of hardware development including PCB design, board fabrication and assembly Works with the librarian to review footprints and 3D models to ensure correct part fitment Works with PCB design senior technologist on stack ups, power integrity, and signal integrity Works with PCB manufacturers on DFM Assists with PWA drawings Required Qualifications: Associates degree, certificate, or applicable electronics experience required Must have a strong working knowledge of electronic components and their basic functions Must work well independently with minimal supervision and in a team Must have strong written and verbal communication skills Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or other U.S. person Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Xpedition Layout. Experience as a PCB Designer in a variety of PCB Designs. Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings and data sheets Salary Range: $52,000 – $110,000 Salary is commensurate on education and relevant experience This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate’s preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process. Why Join SDL? *SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer. SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success. At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners. The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 7 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly. For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.