PCB Designer – Senior/Principal

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.•San Diego, CA

1d•$86,000 - $166,000

About The Position

In MACOM's MMIC Business Unit we design MMICs and Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMAs) for aerospace & defense, space and other commercial applications. We are looking for an experienced Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designer. An Ideal background is one with exposure to RF, MMW and other analog circuits.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications of Highschool diploma or GED with 9+ years work experience or B.S. in engineering with 5+ years' experience.
Prior experience with CAD platforms such as Altium, PADS, Xpedition, Eagle, KiCAD, LibreCAD, AutoCAD, SketchUP, Fusion360, SolidWorks, etc.
Bona fide PCB enthusiast
Knowledgeable in drafting standards and best practices
Detail oriented and quality focused is critical
Basic understanding of electronic circuits both digital and analog
Ability to make basic electrical measurements using a multimeter such as voltage, current, resistance, and continuity
Hands-on troubleshooting experience is ideal
Good communication, organization and documentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build long lasting partnerships. Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Fluent in spoken and written English
Due to ITAR regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident

Responsibilities

Be responsible for schematic entry, layout, and release of printed circuit boards to support a variety of RF, Microwave, and Millimeter-Wave products
Create 2D and 3D modeling of printed circuit boards using Altium and AutoCAD
Create professional schematics fully linked and synchronized to BOM's and physical layouts with minimal communications with engineers
Communicate design and layout challenges based on your experience and knowledge
Generating manufacturing drawings and documentation
Update design rules as required
Lead peer review of design and layout concepts and strategies
Coordinate with Project Management in order to maintain an up-to-date project plan and schedule
Stay up to date with the latest circuit board technologies and industry capabilities
Provide minor customer support as required
Advocate for PCB Design as a function and technology area within the company
Able to generate and modify existing 2D and 3D drawings and assemblies