Senior PCB Layout Engineer

Eridan • Sunnyvale, CA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Layout Engineer who can serve as the critical bridge between circuit design and physical reality. As we scale our breakthrough radio architectures, we need a "Layout Architect"—not just a drafter—who can navigate the complex physics of 10GHz signals and high-density digital routing. You will be the last line of defense before fabrication, ensuring that our high-performance RF and digital systems translate into reliable, manufacturable, and high-yielding PCB assemblies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of PCB layout experience, with expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer.
• Proven expertise in routing high-speed digital (DDR4), RF up to 10GHz, and High-Density Interconnect (HDI) techniques.
• A deep understanding of the physics of layout, including controlled impedance, power plane decoupling, and EMI/EMC mitigation.
• Experience working with fabrication vendors on stack-ups, process alignment, and down-costing efforts.
• You are proactive in identifying signal or power integrity risks during the layout phase and don't wait for lab testing to find errors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Rigid-Flex PCB design and thermal management techniques.
• Background in EMI/EMC compliance testing and mitigation in design.
• Knowledge of IPC standards beyond library development (e.g., IPC-2221, IPC-7351).
• Experience working in a GIT environment for hardware version control.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end layout of high-density, multi-layer PCBs, including FPGAs, high pin-count BGAs, and mixed-signal architectures.
• Execute precision routing for high-speed signals (e.g., DDR4) and RF paths up to 10GHz, maintaining strict impedance control and optimal signal integrity.
• Implement sophisticated grounding and isolation strategies to prevent interference between sensitive analog/RF sections and noisy digital circuits.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure designs meet DFM (Manufacturability), DFA (Assembly), and DFT (Test) standards, balancing ideal design rules with real-world fabrication capabilities.
• Manage IPC-compliant component libraries and improve internal Altium workflows using Altium 365 and emerging AI-enhanced ECAD tools.
• Oversee and review the work of external layout contractors during peak project windows to ensure quality and adherence to Eridan’s standards.

Benefits

• Work on new technology that will make a significant impact on global infrastructure
• Ability to learn, develop, and advance within a flexible environment
• Collaborate with smart, passionate, and helpful co-workers
• Celebrate progress company-wide
• Pre-IPO equity
• 401K with automatic match
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance

What This Job Offers

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