Senior PCB Designer (RF)

About the role

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior PCB Designer (RF) to join our dynamic, cross-functional team developing state-of-the-art communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other aerospace platforms. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge electronics and collaborate with a highly talented engineering team using advanced tools. As a small company, you will wear many hats and engage across multiple aspects of PCB design and library management.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex RF and mixed-signal PCB layout in Altium Designer, working closely with engineers on staff.
• Own intricate and challenging PCB layouts featuring 30 GHz RF, power, and digital on the same board, with high density and complex stackups.
• Generate and revise drawings and release packages for PCBs and assemblies.
• Manage and maintain electronic component libraries in Altium Enterprise.
• Generate and review schematic symbols and footprints.
• Maintain templates for schematics, layouts, bills-of-materials (BOMs), and other documents.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or similar.
• 7 years of experience as a PCB Designer.
• Strong experience with Altium Designer.
• Strong understanding of PCB layout technical principles with a focus on high-frequency RF, including shielding and impedance matching.
• Experience with high-reliability, aerospace, and/or IPC Class 3 designs.
• Experience with advanced PCB manufacturing techniques such as blind vias and microvias.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Confluence, and Jira.
• Ability to work well under deadlines and communicate effectively with hardware and mechanical engineers.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing an electronic component library.
• Experience with PLM systems such as Arena.

Benefits

• Company stock options.
• Health, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA benefits.
• Life, disability, and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.