PCB Designer / Engineer
About The Position
Luminescent Systems, a division of Astronics Corporation in East Aurora, New York, is seeking an experienced PCB Designer/Engineer to join its engineering team. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, this hands-on role is responsible for designing complex mixed-signal, multilayer SMT and through-hole PCBs for new and existing products and test equipment. The position works closely with design engineers and cross-functional teams, maintains PCB component libraries, supports assembly documentation, and serves as the organization’s PCB technical expert. A flexible hybrid or remote arrangement may be available, with occasional in-office collaboration as needed. The role designs rigid, flex, and rigid-flex board layouts; applies signal-integrity, impedance, routing, timing, EMI/EMC, reliability, and manufacturability practices; and prepares fabrication and assembly documentation. It also supports product and test-equipment development, supplier technical questions, library management across Astronics divisions, and mentorship and layout reviews for junior and intermediate designers. The position is primarily office-based, with a usually moderate noise level. Employees may use a PC for extended periods and may occasionally need to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift or move items up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employment is contingent on passing a drug test and background check. Due to federal contract obligations, the role requires US Person status under ITAR.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of hands-on PCB layout experience.
- High degree of electrical and mechanical aptitude.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
- Ability to act as a technical point of contact for internal teams and external suppliers.
- High level of knowledge of electronic components and packages.
- Advanced skills with industry-standard PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or Siemens Xpedition.
- Deep understanding of IPC standards, such as IPC-2221 and IPC Class 3.
- US Person status in accordance with ITAR requirements.
- Ability to meet the physical and vision requirements described for the role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in high-reliability fields such as aerospace, defense, automotive, or complex commercial electronics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology or Computer Engineering preferred.
- Altium and/or PADS experience is ideal.
- An Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent practical experience may be considered with an additional five years of experience.
- Ability and inclination to mentor junior and intermediate designers and establish team best practices.
Responsibilities
- Design complex multilayer rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCB layouts, including dense component placement and routing.
- Apply design rules for impedance control, differential-pair routing, propagation delay, and EMI/EMC mitigation to maintain signal and power integrity.
- Optimize high-speed digital, analog, and RF circuits while meeting industry standards for reliability, signal integrity, and manufacturability.
- Prepare complete fabrication and assembly documentation packages, including Gerbers, ODB++, 2D/3D drawings, and bills of materials.
- Maintain component libraries in accordance with IPC standards.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams on design for manufacturing and design for assembly.
- Provide circuit-board fabrication documentation and respond to external suppliers’ technical questions.
- Support product development and test-equipment development.
- Work with other Astronics divisions on PCB designs and layouts, including library management.
- Guide junior and intermediate designers, review layouts, and establish team best practices.
- Create and maintain stencil and reflow fixture drawings to support surface-mount assembly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
- Potential flexible hybrid/remote work arrangement.
- Quarterly bonus tied to company profitability.
- 401(k) with 3% company contribution.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Paid holidays, including a full Christmas week shutdown.
- Health, vision, and dental coverage, with benefits starting the first of the month after hire.
- Culture emphasizing work-life balance and opportunities for learning and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
