Sr. PCB Designer, RF Layout
Honeywell Aerospace•Lansdale, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Senior PCB Designer with strong RF layout expertise to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing complex, high-speed, multi-layer PCBs for mission-critical applications, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry. This role requires deep technical knowledge of RF design principles, signal integrity, and industry compliance standards.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional PCB design experience
- Extensive RF layout experience (GHz-range designs preferred)
- Strong proficiency in: Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics) and or Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
- Experience with high-layer-count boards (10+ layers preferred)
- Deep understanding of: Controlled impedance routing , differential pair routing, crosstalk mitigation, return path management and grounding and shielding strategies
- Experience working with high-speed interfaces (e.g., SERDES, DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.)
- Familiarity with stack-up design and material selection for RF performance
- Working knowledge of SI/PI analysis tools
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the defense, aerospace, or military electronics industry
- Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and ITAR-controlled environments
- Experience designing for harsh environments (temperature, vibration, shock)
- Security clearance (active or eligible)
- Experience with simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, HyperLynx, etc.)
- IPC CID/CID+ certification
Responsibilities
- Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCBs (including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex) for RF and high-speed digital applications
- Perform RF layout for controlled impedance structures, transmission lines, antennas, filters, LNAs, PAs, and mixed-signal designs
- Implement best practices for signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management
- Collaborate closely with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle
- Create and maintain PCB libraries, stack-ups, and design rules
- Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages
- Support prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging activities
- Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222/6012, etc.) and defense-related requirements
- Interface with PCB fabricators and CM partners to resolve DFM/DFT issues
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership/mentorship to junior designers
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program and educational assistance
- Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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