Senior PCB Designer (RF)

CesiumAstro•Westminster, CO

18h•$38 - $45

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, launch vehicle, and other space and airborne platforms. The company fosters a dynamic, cross-functional work environment where employees can learn, develop, and engage. This position offers hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work for individuals passionate about cutting-edge electronics and startup environments. The Senior PCB Designer will work with state-of-the-art tools and a talented team, with the understanding that in a small company, employees often "wear many hats" and may need to multitask between PCB layout, library management, schematic capture, and other related tasks.

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 the technical principles of PCB layout, 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.
The ability to work well under deadlines.
Strong digital, written, and spoken communication skills, particularly in 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 and challenging PCB layouts, often integrating 30 GHz RF, power, and digital components on the same board, featuring 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.