Electrical PCB Layout Engineer
Core
Designing and executing PCB layouts for high-speed, low-speed, mixed-signal, power, and embedded electronics in autonomous drone delivery systems.
Role type
Electrical PCB Layout Engineer
Builds
Production-ready PCBs for Zipline's autonomous logistics drones
Domain
Aerospace robotics / Autonomous delivery systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Altium Designer, high-speed PCB design, controlled impedance routing, differential pairs, stack-up definition, DFM/DFA analysis, ECAD-MCAD integration, signal integrity analysis, power integrity analysis, IPC standards knowledge
Preferred skills
RF layout, switching power supply design, HDI/flex circuit design, simulation tools for SI/PI/thermal, aerospace/medical hardware experience
Technologies
Altium Designer, Gerber, ODB++, IPC-2221, IPC-7351, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610
Responsibilities
Create PCB layouts from schematic handoff to fabrication release; Partner with electrical and mechanical engineers on design intent and constraints; Define layout rules for impedance, spacing, and return paths; Collaborate on stack-up and material selection; Generate fabrication and assembly outputs; Resolve DFM/DFA issues with manufacturers; Maintain design documentation and release packages
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC