R0173086 - PCB Designer - NASA Avionics Systems (A)

Aerodyne Industries•Houston, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Aerodyne Industries is seeking a temporary, intermittent PCB Designer to support NASA Avionics Systems through the JETSII contract. The position is not to exceed 26 weeks and supports multiple NASA JSC projects as part of an engineering group of more than 45 members. The selected candidate will report to the Electronics & Electrical Section Manager. The role creates multilayer PCB layouts in Altium Designer and supports electrical and mechanical design integration. Work includes implementing analog, digital, high-frequency, differential-pair, and high-power circuitry; producing fabrication data and documentation packages; maintaining component libraries; and coordinating with fabrication and assembly vendors. The opening is a potential position, and the company does not yet have assurance about when it will be finalized and opened. The position is generally based in an office, though tasks may involve indoor or outdoor work. Work may require sitting or standing for extended periods and occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Regular attendance is critical, and the employee may need to work outside the normal schedule to meet peak periods or surge requirements. Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required, and the candidate must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 15 years of experience in the field or a related area; additional experience or education in relevant physical sciences may also be required.
Expert proficiency with Altium Designer, including multilayer, high-density, and IPC Class 3 space-grade designs.
Strong knowledge of IPC standards and DRC/DFM best practices.
Experience creating and managing component libraries, symbols, footprints, and 3D models.
Proficiency in high-speed, low-noise, and EMI/EMC-sensitive designs.
Skill implementing analog, digital, RF/high-frequency, differential-pair, impedance-controlled routing, and high-power circuitry.
Ability to produce complete documentation packages including schematics, PCB assemblies, mechanical support drawings, and wiring harness drawings.
Experience coordinating directly with fabrication and assembly vendors.
Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Regular attendance and ability to adjust schedules for peak periods and surge requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical certification or relevant college coursework; additional education may replace some experience.
IPC CID certification.
Experience with additional ECAD tools such as PADS, Mentor Graphics, or OrCAD Capture.
Familiarity with NASA and/or military design and drawing standards.
Knowledge of thermal management and high-power PCB design.
Experience with complex form factors such as PCIe, PCI, and VME, and fine-pitch/BGA components.
Understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
Ability to produce drawings to ASME Y14.5 using AutoCAD or Pro/E.
Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, Word, and Outlook.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Provide PCB design support for multiple NASA JSC projects.
Create multilayer PCB layouts in Altium Designer.
Collaborate with Electrical Engineers on design packages and with Mechanical Engineers on enclosure and packaging integration.
Implement analog, digital, high-frequency, differential-pair, and high-power circuitry using SMT and through-hole technologies.
Generate Gerbers and complete fabrication data packages.
Create PCB footprints from component datasheets and maintain library accuracy.
Document schematics, PCB assemblies, mechanical drawings, and harness drawings.
Coordinate with vendors to ensure clarity during PCB fabrication.
Perform additional related tasks as assigned.