Senior PCB Designer (FTE or Contractor)

AscendArc • Remote or Hybrid, OR

3h • $100,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as a founding member of our electrical engineering team as a Sr. PCB Designer developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. Connect the vision to the hardware, build it, test it and fly it. AscendArc is a startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for action-oriented individuals who want to work in a hardware rich environment focused on rapid iteration. Our success will depend on your energy, commitment, skill, and creativity.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency with Altium, particularly layout and library management.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with quick iteration cycles.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or have refugee/asylee status.

Nice To Haves

• RF layout experience a big plus

Responsibilities

• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers to translate schematics into high-quality PCB layouts.
• Optimize component placement, routing, grounding, and overall board structure for performance and reliability.
• Own the full layout cycle from initial concept to release for fabrication.
• Generate all files required to order a board and support smooth fabrication and assembly.
• Maintain and update Altium libraries and ensure consistent documentation.
• Coordinate with PCB vendors to get quotes, resolve questions, and address any fabrication issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed