CareerPlan

PCB Designer

Los AngelesFull-time$100k–$140k2026-11-09
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Designing multilayer RF, mixed-signal, high-speed digital, and power boards for space and defense missions, owning the full design-to-release cycle.

Role type

Senior IC PCB Designer (RF/Microwave)

Builds

High-performance RF and mixed-signal printed circuit boards

Domain

Aerospace, Defense, RF Engineering

Required skills

Altium Designer, RF/microwave layout, controlled-impedance transmission lines, signal integrity, grounding, DFM/DFA/DFT, SMT assembly, stackup design, via structures

Preferred skills

FPGA/RFSoC systems, HDI/microvias, Ansys SIwave/HyperLynx, IPC Class 3, aerospace/defense experience

Technologies

Altium Designer, Altium 365, Ansys SIwave, HyperLynx, Sigrity

Responsibilities

Own PCB placement, routing, review, and manufacturing release; Define stackups, controlled impedances, routing constraints, and via structures; Create and maintain Altium symbols, footprints, and component libraries; Generate fabrication and assembly documentation; Work with fabricators to resolve DFM and production issues

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC