Senior PCB Designer

Outpost•Los Angeles, CA

15h•$130,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Outpost is an orbital logistics company developing reusable Earth-return vehicles for in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and global delivery. The Avionics team designs, tests, and produces electronic systems for Outpost’s Earth-return vehicles and ground support equipment. The Senior PCB Designer will be responsible for the design, procurement, manufacturing, and inventory of avionics PCBs, with ownership of PCB design outcomes. The role works closely with senior avionics design engineers, mechanical engineers, and operations teams. It also involves working independently to establish design standards, create review checklists, and manage software licenses. This position is based in Playa Vista, California and is in-person five days per week.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience designing PCBs in automotive, aerospace, high-performance compute (HPC), or similar fields.
At least 4 years of experience with Altium and A365 (now called Agile).
At least 4 years of experience with component library management.
Familiarity with transmission line theory and Ohm’s law.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, a protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Experience with blind or buried vias, microvias, and backdrilling.
Experience with layer stack design.
Experience with power electronics design layout.
Experience with component kitting.
Experience with piece-part procurement.

Responsibilities

Draft design standards and review checklists.
Design and manage a procedurally generated Altium component library.
Draft fabrication and assembly drawings.
Place, route, and review complex multi-layer PCBs.
Serve as the point of contact for vendor procurement.
Manage avionics PCB design, procurement, manufacturing, and inventory.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $130,000–$170,000, commensurate with experience.
Annual performance-based bonuses.
Meaningful equity in Outpost.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; the company covers the base tier of medical insurance and all vision and dental premiums.
Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance.
Paid time off.
9 paid holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea.
Pet-friendly office.
Monthly company happy hours and events.