Senior PCB Designer (RF Layout) – Defense Industry

Honeywell • Lansdale, PA

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior PCB Designer with strong RF layout expertise to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing complex, high-speed, multi-layer PCBs for mission-critical applications, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry. This role requires deep technical knowledge of RF design principles, signal integrity, and industry compliance standards, along with proficiency in Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition (Mentor), and Cadence Allegro. Key Responsibilities Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCBs (including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex) for RF and high-speed digital applications Perform RF layout for controlled impedance structures, transmission lines, antennas, filters, LNAs, PAs, and mixed-signal designs Implement best practices for signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management Collaborate closely with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle Create and maintain PCB libraries, stack-ups, and design rules Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages Support prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging activities Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222/6012, etc.) and defense-related requirements Interface with PCB fabricators and CM partners to resolve DFM/DFT issues Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership/mentorship to junior designers Qualifications YOU MUST HAVE 8 plus years of professional PCB design experience Extensive RF layout experience (GHz-range designs preferred) Strong proficiency in: Altium Designer Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics) Cadence Allegro PCB Designer Experience with high-layer-count boards (10+ layers preferred) Deep understanding of: Controlled impedance routing Differential pair routing Crosstalk mitigation Return path management Grounding and shielding strategies Experience working with high-speed interfaces (e.g., SERDES, DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.) Familiarity with stack-up design and material selection for RF performance Working knowledge of SI/PI analysis tools WE VALUE Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) Experience in the defense, aerospace, or military electronics industry Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and ITAR-controlled environments Experience designing for harsh environments (temperature, vibration, shock) Security clearance (active or eligible) Experience with simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, HyperLynx, etc.) IPC CID/CID plus certification Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment Leadership mindset with mentoring capability BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), Paid Holidays, and this role may be eligible for a 9/80 schedule. The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: February 12, 2026.

Requirements

• 8 plus years of professional PCB design experience
• Extensive RF layout experience (GHz-range designs preferred)
• Strong proficiency in: Altium Designer Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics) Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
• Experience with high-layer-count boards (10+ layers preferred)
• Deep understanding of: Controlled impedance routing Differential pair routing Crosstalk mitigation Return path management Grounding and shielding strategies
• Experience working with high-speed interfaces (e.g., SERDES, DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.)
• Familiarity with stack-up design and material selection for RF performance
• Working knowledge of SI/PI analysis tools

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in the defense, aerospace, or military electronics industry
• Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and ITAR-controlled environments
• Experience designing for harsh environments (temperature, vibration, shock)
• Security clearance (active or eligible)
• Experience with simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, HyperLynx, etc.)
• IPC CID/CID plus certification
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Leadership mindset with mentoring capability

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCBs (including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex) for RF and high-speed digital applications
• Perform RF layout for controlled impedance structures, transmission lines, antennas, filters, LNAs, PAs, and mixed-signal designs
• Implement best practices for signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management
• Collaborate closely with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle
• Create and maintain PCB libraries, stack-ups, and design rules
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages
• Support prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging activities
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222/6012, etc.) and defense-related requirements
• Interface with PCB fabricators and CM partners to resolve DFM/DFT issues
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership/mentorship to junior designers

Benefits

• employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• EAP
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• Paid Holidays
• this role may be eligible for a 9/80 schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree