PCB Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Create PCB symbols, footprints, pad stacks, layouts and prototypes to meet project specifications, using CAD tools such as Altium Designer, or Siemens Expedition.
• Schematic symbol and component footprint development for accurate PCB integration.
• Establish PCB guidelines for company.
• Ensure PCB designs meet industry and approved vendor standards.
• Document preparation of fabrication and assembly drawings, Gerber files, BOMs, and revision-controlled design documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, mechanical, manufacturing) to align PCB design with product goals.
• Ensure designs meet IPC, JEDEC, EMC, UL, CE, and other relevant standards.
• Maintain and update designs for improved performance, cost efficiency, or manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years in PCB design.
• Education: Associate's degree and relevant experience in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, or related field; bachelor's degree would be preferred but is not required.
• Certifications: IPC, CID, REACH, or other relevant industry certifications are often preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in PCB design software, schematic capture, high-speed design, signal integrity analysis, and DFM (Design for Manufacturability).
• Preferred Skills: Strong problem-solving and attention to detail, knowledge of PCB materials, manufacturing processes, and thermal management, experience with high-density interconnect (HDI) and high-power designs, ability to manage budgets, schedules, and dependencies.

About Frontgrade

At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world’s most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. We deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. Our strength lies in our people who enable missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments.

Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law. Other Benefits Include Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage, 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting, 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles, Career Opportunity and Growth, Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment, Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays), and 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave.