Engineer I, PCB (R6065)
Core
Designing robust, manufacturable PCBA layouts for aircraft systems, translating schematics into physical board designs.
Role type
PCB Designer
Builds
Custom printed circuit boards for defense aircraft
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PCB layout design, stackup design, schematic interpretation, mechanical integration, signal integrity, power integrity, impedance control, thermal/EMI mitigation, manufacturing documentation (Gerber/ODB++)
Preferred skills
IPC standards knowledge, PCB materials/process familiarity, controlled-impedance routing, high-current power distribution, scripting/automation
Technologies
EDA tools for PCB design, Gerber/ODB++ file formats
Responsibilities
Create PCB layouts for complex digital, analog, RF, high-speed, and power electronics; Plan and manage PCB stack-ups with fabrication vendors; Partner with electrical engineers to interpret schematics and routing rules; Collaborate with mechanical engineers on form factor and connector positioning; Apply best practices for signal/power integrity and thermal/EMI mitigation; Conduct design reviews to ensure manufacturability and compliance; Generate manufacturing documentation and drawings; Work with manufacturing engineering to meet DFM requirements
