Jr PCB/Systems Design Engineer

Inspire Semiconductor • Austin, TX

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Systems & PCB Design Engineer supports the design and development of electronic schematics and printed circuit boards for advanced hardware products. This role is ideal for a an early-career engineer looking to build hands-on hardware design skills while working alongside experienced engineers through the full product development cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Academic, project, or internship experience using schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Cadence, OrCAD, Eagle, etc.).
• Solid understanding of core electronics fundamentals (basic analog, digital, and power concepts).
• Ability to read datasheets and application notes.
• Willingness to learn PCB manufacturing, assembly, and design best practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivating, organized, and detail oriented.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly locate needed information in documents, online, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Altium Designer (academic or internship experience acceptable).
• Internship, co-op, or senior design project involving schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Exposure to multi-layer PCB design or hardware debugging.
• Basic familiarity with lab equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering station).

Responsibilities

• Assist with PCB layout for multi-layer boards in Altium Designer with mentorship from senior hardware engineers.
• Apply layout best practices for grounding, power distribution, and signal routing.
• Work with hardware engineers to ensure designs meet physical constraints.
• Generate manufacturing outputs (Gerbers, drill files, BOMs) with supervision.
• Create and update schematic symbols and PCB footprints in Altium.
• Maintain clear and organized design documentation.
• Follow company standards for naming, versioning, and release processes.
• Support prototype assembly and basic board bring-up.
• Assist with debugging and validation in the lab.
• Help implement design updates and revisions.

Benefits

• Rewarding Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, bonus potential, and meaningful equity.
• Flexibility: Benefit from a hybrid work model (with potential for fully remote for exceptional candidates) and flexible time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level