PCB Designer

Printed Wiring Board DesignerWe are seeking an experienced Printed Wiring Board Designer to support the development of highly reliable electronics for satellite power, propulsion, and avionics systems. This position will focus on designing rigid and flex printed wiring boards, developing complete manufacturing documentation, and collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers. The successful candidate will have strong Altium Designer experience and a solid understanding of high-density multilayer board design, fabrication, assembly, and IPC standards.Note: Sponsorship for employment visas is NOT available for this position (e.g., H-1B, OPT/CPT stem extensions, STEM OPT extension). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate schematic drawings, PWB layouts, and design-verification checks using ECAD toolsDevelop component placement and routing that meet electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and reliability requirementsDesign rigid and flex circuits incorporating high-density, high-power, and digital circuitryApply physical and electrical design constraints for high-voltage and high-current applicationsCreate layer stack-ups and support technical coordination with PWB fabrication vendorsDesign blind, buried, and other advanced via structuresPartner with production teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet reliability standardsProduce schematic, fabrication, and assembly drawings and other release documentationManage design releases within the company's Product Lifecycle Management systemMaintain the component library by verifying existing components for accuracy and IPC/MIL complianceCreate new schematic symbols and physical footprints and coordinate engineering and manufacturing reviewsMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentAt least two years of professional experience using Altium DesignerExperience designing high-density multilayer boards containing high-power and digital circuitryStrong understanding of blind and buried via designKnowledge of PWB fabrication and assembly processesExperience with component data, library management, and associated database systemsProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsPreferred QualificationsAssociate degree in electronics, engineering technology, or a related fieldFive or more years of relevant technical experienceExperience designing PWBs for satellites, spacecraft, aerospace systems, or other extreme environmentsKnowledge of PCB failure modes and high-reliability design practicesExperience developing IPC Class 2 or Class 3 boardsExperience with Cadence Concept HDL and Allegro PCB DesignerStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplinesThis is an excellent opportunity to contribute to advanced space-based electronics within a collaborative engineering environment. The hiring team is moving quickly with interviews.