PCB Layout Design Engineer

Eridan•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•$135,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Eridan is seeking a hands-on PCB layout engineer to lead end-to-end physical layout of complex, high-density boards, including GaN RF power stages up to 10 GHz alongside FPGAs, DDR4 and high-current power. Layout decisions influence board size, power, thermal performance, RF isolation and link reliability. The engineer will work directly with system architects, RF engineers and manufacturing partners, and contribute to design rules, libraries, vendors and layout workflows for Eridan hardware designed to operate on robots. The role covers PCB layout and design, collaboration with fabrication and assembly vendors, and continuous improvement of PCB design processes. The engineer will create and maintain schematic symbols and footprints, contribute to internal design standards, and participate in schematic and layout reviews. Eridan describes itself as a small, fast-moving hardware team whose priorities may shift as products move from the lab to the field. The company values adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship or visa transfers.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional PCB layout experience in Altium Designer.
A track record of mixed-signal PCB designs that include RF layout up to 10 GHz.
Strong skills routing complex FPGA/BGA footprints and high-speed digital buses such as DDR4.
Solid knowledge of stackup design, impedance control, grounding and plane partitioning, and signal/power integrity fundamentals.
Experience creating component libraries from datasheets to IPC standards.
Direct experience working with PCB/PCBA vendors through selection, NPI and production ramp.
Good grasp of DFx principles and cost optimization in complex board layouts.
Demonstrated adaptability and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship or visa transfers.

Nice To Haves

Thermal management experience in high-power-density designs, especially GaN or RF power amplifiers.
Experience as an ECAD or PCB librarian, owning a central, IPC-compliant component library, including part creation standards, review and release, and lifecycle management.
IPC CID or CID+ certification.

Responsibilities

Execute high-density, multilayer PCB layouts in Altium Designer, from stackup and placement through routing, review and release.
Route complex mixed-signal circuits, including FPGA/BGA fanout, DDR4 and RF paths up to 10 GHz.
Apply constraint management and advanced routing rules to protect signal and power integrity across RF/analog and digital domains.
Work with PCB fabrication and PCBA assembly partners to select vendors, confirm capabilities, establish stackups and streamline production.
Incorporate design-for-manufacturability, assembly and test (DFx) feedback to reduce cost and maximize yield.
Match design tolerances and material choices to vendor capabilities for robust quality at the right cost.
Build and maintain schematic symbols and footprints from datasheets to IPC and Eridan library standards.
Contribute to internal PCB design standards and layout guidelines.
Participate in formal schematic and layout design reviews.
Adapt to shifting priorities, solve problems proactively and keep teammates informed.