PCB Designer III

Innoflight LLC•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a PCB Designer III, you will be responsible for the design, layout, and documentation of complex printed circuit boards (PCBs) in support of Innoflight’s advanced product development and manufacturing. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-reliability boards for space and defense systems, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and compliance across all phases of the design lifecycle.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) in engineering technology, electronics, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical training and experience will be considered.
5 or more years of experience in PCB design with more than 10 layers, using blind and buried via structures.
3 or more years of specialized experience using Altium Designer.
Familiarity with IPC standards and design for manufacturability (DFM) practices.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.
Must have an active U.S. Security Clearance.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Aerospace, Space, or other high-reliability industries is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Designs and documents multi-layer, high-density PCBs from schematics and engineering inputs, in compliance with IPC and industry standards.
Interprets electrical, mechanical, and regulatory requirements into manufacturable board designs, guided by cross-functional engineering teams.
Produces complete fabrication and assembly packages, including BOMs, Gerber/ODB++ files, pick-and-place data, and fabrication drawings per company standards.
Creates and updates schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models, ensuring consistency across the Altium Designer library.
Executes component placement and signal routing for digital, DDR4, RF, and power circuitry, optimizing for electrical performance and design feasibility.
Determines optimal layer stackups including the use of blind and buried via structures to support high-complexity designs.
Works closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to support design reviews, manufacturability assessments, and iterative improvements.
Provides technical support to resolve layout-related issues with fabrication and assembly partners, ensuring on-time production.
Participates in design tool upgrades, workflow optimization, and the evolution of internal design standards and procedures.
Effectively balances multiple PCB design tasks in parallel, ensuring timely delivery within aggressive development schedules.

Benefits

Profit-Sharing Bonus
Cash Performance Bonus
401(k) with 3% company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance
10 paid holidays
120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, disability, legal and pet insurance.
Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Continuous Learning & Development
Tuition reimbursement
Internal "Ask Me Anything" sessions
Weekly “Lunch & Learns”