PCB Designer / Altium Librarian

About the role

Apex is seeking a highly detail-oriented PCB Designer who will also serve as the Altium Librarian. This role is critical for ensuring design consistency, manufacturability, and configuration control across all avionics hardware programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform schematic capture support and PCB layout for complex, high-reliability electronics (multilayer, high-speed, mixed-signal, and power designs)
• Execute constraint-driven layout including impedance control, differential routing (e.g., Ethernet), and power integrity considerations
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers to ensure design integration
• Generate and review fabrication and assembly drawings, stackups, and design notes
• Support DFM/DFA reviews with fabrication and assembly vendors
• Iterate designs based on prototype feedback, test results, and manufacturing input
• Own and maintain the Altium component library as the single source of truth for all PCB designs
• Create and manage symbols, footprints, and 3D models with strict adherence to internal standards
• Perform library QA to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with standards (IPC, NASA, internal)
• Support engineers in proper part selection and usage of library components
• Support release processes from Altium Designer to PLM systems
• Maintain traceability between schematic, layout, BOM, and PLM records
• Contribute to fabrication/assembly notes, marking standards, and coating/staking documentation
• Drive consistency across projects by enforcing repeatable design practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in PCB design and layout
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer
• Demonstrated experience managing or contributing to a component library
• Solid understanding of: Multilayer PCB stackups and materials, High-speed design principles (signal integrity, controlled impedance), Power distribution and grounding strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, space, or other high-reliability industries
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-7351, IPC-A-610 Class 3)
• Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter
• Knowledge of configuration management and release workflows
• Experience with: Rigid-flex and HDI designs, Via-in-pad, blind/buried vias, Design for environmental requirements (vibration, thermal, radiation considerations)