PCB Layout Designer

Mach Industries•Huntington Beach, CA

30d

About The Position

Working as a PCB Designer in the defense industry means being at the core of the electronic systems that power critical defense technologies. This role is inherently collaborative, working closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to design high-performance, reliable PCBs that meet the stringent demands of military applications. The PCBs you develop will form the backbone of mission-critical systems, where every design decision impacts reliability, performance, and overall system functionality. This role requires expert proficiency in Altium Designer, utilizing its advanced features to create complex, high-speed, and high-density circuit boards. You'll be responsible for not just the design, but also for ensuring that your designs are manufacturable, testable, and optimized for the harshest environments. Balancing innovation with precision, this position plays a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge, mission-ready systems that must operate flawlessly under extreme conditions, directly contributing to the success of critical operations.

Requirements

You must have proven experience using Altium Designer for schematic capture, PCB layout, and design rule checks (DRC).
You should have extensive experience in designing multi-layer, high-speed, and complex PCBs, with a focus on signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal management.
You must have a strong understanding of IPC standards, particularly IPC-2221, IPC-2222, IPC-7351, and similar specifications related to PCB design.
You should have expertise in high-speed PCB design, including impedance matching, differential pairs, and high-frequency signal routing.
You must have strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially when addressing complex circuit board design issues.
You must have exceptional attention to detail, ensuring precision in design and verification processes.

Nice To Haves

You should have advanced skills with Altium Designer, including experience with stack-up management, multi-board design, and FPGA integration.
You should have experience with High-Density Interconnect (HDI) designs for high-performance systems.
You may have expertise in electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) mitigation strategies.
You may have experience with thermal design and management techniques for high-reliability systems.
You may have certifications such as IPC-2221 or IPC-7351, or other relevant PCB design certifications.

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance PCBs using Altium Designer for complex defense systems, ensuring that all designs meet military-grade reliability and performance standards.
Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to integrate PCB designs into larger defense system architectures.
Focus on signal integrity, power distribution, high-speed circuit design, and effective thermal management throughout the design process.
Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and ease of assembly, adhering to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) best practices.
Conduct design rule checks (DRC), signal integrity analysis, and simulations to verify the functionality and reliability of the PCB designs.
Create comprehensive design documentation, including schematics, layouts, and Bill of Materials (BoM).
Stay current with emerging PCB design technologies and techniques, incorporating innovative solutions to improve design processes and system performance.