PCB Layout Engineer III

True Anomaly•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$110,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

True Anomaly is seeking a skilled and motivated PCB Layout Engineer III to join our electrical engineering team. In this role, you will work closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, high-performance PCBAs for advanced spacecraft applications. You will contribute across the board design lifecycle — from schematic review through part placement, layout, design for manufacturability, and release to manufacturing — with growing ownership of increasingly complex designs. You bring solid hands-on layout experience and a drive to develop your skills in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field
3-5 years of professional experience in PCB design and layout
Proficiency with Altium Designer
Experience managing shared component libraries with revision control
Solid understanding of electronics principles, component functions, and PCB design rules
Demonstrated ability to work independently, own projects, and drive them to completion
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of relevant IPC specifications and their implementation in PCB layout
Experience with high-speed digital and RF layout techniques
Experience with power electronics layout
Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations and thermal management layout techniques
Knowledge of commonly used PCB materials and their typical applications
Experience working with configuration management tools for production hardware
Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting

Responsibilities

Design and lay out multi-layer PCBs from 2-32 layers across varying levels of complexity and density
Read, interpret, and understand electrical PCB schematics to inform layout decisions
Complete layout of digital and analog circuits, including power converters and mixed-signal designs
Generate PCB fabrication and assembly documentation including drawings, Gerbers, and BOMs
Set up and manage PCB layer stack-ups and design rules to meet electrical, thermal, and mechanical requirements
Perform design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rules checks (ERC) to ensure layouts meet all physical and electrical requirements
Support design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews with manufacturing partners
Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to ensure board layouts meet all requirements and integrate into system architecture
Assist with component creation, including electrical parameters and mechanical information
Assist with shared component library and lifecycle management for existing and new components
Help improve and document PCB design and procurement processes