PCB Layout Engineer

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES•Costa Mesa, CA

31d•$129,000 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a PCB Layout Engineer (Air Vehicles) to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the the design, configuration, and release of complex PCB assemblies, ensuring they meet modern design standards and are ready for manufacturing. You will use Altium Designer to execute PCB layout and component library management, ensuring designs conform to best practices, components achieve compliance specifications, and that assemblies meet Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Testability (DFT) guidelines. This role could also have the opportunity grow into supporting schematic reviews and minor circuit design modifications. If you are someone who has thrives supporting rapid avionics development, then this role is for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
3+ years of professional experience in PCB Layout or Design
Comprehensive knowledge of PCB layout techniques meeting mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing specifications
Proficient in using Altium Designer for PCB CAD tasks
Proficiency in reading and applying schematic designs appropriately for each project.
Ability to prioritizing tasks aligned with strategic management directives
Experienced in creating and managing electronic components and libraries
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
A strong grasp of electrical engineering fundamentals
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Proficient in IPC standards with CID and CID+ certifications
Proficient using Teamcenter or similar PLM tools to manage design data, documentation, and product configuration
Proficient using Valor or similar DFM tools
Understanding PCB fabrication and assembly processes
Able to offer schematic and circuit design support, leveraging a solid background in electrical engineering

Responsibilities

Collaborate with design engineers to create high-reliability PCB layouts and technical drawings, ensuring manufacturability and performance across Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) projects.
Develop high-speed digital, precision analog, RF, and, high-power circuit assemblies by applying modern PCB design methodologies, ensuring optimal signal integrity, thermal management, and EMI mitigation.
Manage PCB design documentation, revisions, and release processes using PLM tools, maintaining compliance with company and industry standards.
Maintain accurate component libraries and documentation databases by working closely with the Core Product Team to uphold fabrication, assembly, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) guidelines, ensuring design consistency and quality.
Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing engineers to ensure PCB designs meet environmental, structural, and assembly constraints for airborne and mission-critical platforms.
Implement design modifications and refinements to maintain consistency with company-wide PCB design best practices, addressing project-specific needs as they arise.
Support minor schematic updates or modifications as needed, with a primary focus on PCB layout execution and design process efficiency.
Ensure PCB designs aligns with mission-critical system requirements while operating in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders.

Benefits

US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.