Senior PCB Designer (RF)

CesiumAstro•Austin, TX

15h

About The Position

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior PCB Designer (RF) to join their team. This role involves performing PCB layout and library management for advanced power, digital, and RF electronics used in satellite, UAV, and other space and airborne platforms. The company fosters a dynamic, cross-functional work environment where employees can learn and grow. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a startup setting, possess a strong work ethic, and are passionate about cutting-edge electronics. The Senior PCB Designer will work with state-of-the-art tools and collaborate with a talented team, often taking on varied responsibilities typical of a small company, including PCB layout, library management, schematic capture, and reviews.

Requirements

An Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or a similar field.
7 years of experience as a PCB Designer.
Strong experience with Altium Designer.
Strong understanding of PCB layout principles, with a focus on high-frequency RF, including shielding and impedance matching.
Experience with high-reliability, aerospace, and/or IPC Class 3 designs.
Experience with advanced PCB manufacturing techniques such as blind vias and microvias.
Strong organizational skills.
An eye for detail and commitment to excellence.
Comfortability with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Confluence, and Jira.
Ability to work well under deadlines.
Strong digital, written, and spoken communication skills, particularly when collaborating with hardware and mechanical engineers.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing an electronic component library.
Experience with PLM systems such as Arena.

Responsibilities

Perform complex RF and mixed-signal PCB layout in Altium Designer, collaborating closely with engineers.
Execute intricate PCB layouts for boards featuring 30 GHz RF, power, and digital components, with high density and complex stackups.
Generate and revise drawings and release packages for PCBs and assemblies.
Manage and maintain electronic component libraries in Altium Enterprise.
Generate and review schematic symbols and footprints.
Maintain templates for schematics, layouts, bills-of-materials (BOMs), and other documents.