Staff Electrical Engineer, PCB Design

About the role

The Staff Electrical Engineer, PCB Design plays a critical leadership role in the architecture, design, and integration of embedded electrical systems for uncrewed aircraft platforms. This position is responsible for developing and validating flight-critical hardware, including high-reliability power systems, avionics signals and processing, communication networks, and embedded compute subsystems that operate in demanding aerospace environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex, multi-layer PCBs supporting avionics, power systems, sensor interfaces, and embedded compute platforms.
• Own end-to-end PCB development, including requirements definition, architecture, component selection, schematic capture, layout, and design documentation.
• Drive high-speed and high-reliability design practices, including signal integrity, impedance control, EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management.
• Define PCB stack-ups and ensure designs meet aerospace environmental and reliability requirements (vibration, thermal, electrical).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical, Mechanical, Software, GNC, Autonomy, Production, and Test teams to translate system requirements into robust hardware solutions.
• Integrate and validate subsystems including sensors, radios, GPS, datalinks, autopilots, payload interfaces, and embedded processing platforms (e.g., Jetson, STM32, PIC).
• Lead and participate in formal design reviews (CoDR, PDR, CDR), risk assessments, and hardware validation activities.
• Support prototype bring-up, debugging, and failure analysis at the board and system levels.
• Partner with manufacturing to drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT), including vendor coordination and board bring-up support.
• Support environmental and functional testing, including benchtop validation, HIL/SIL testing, and flight test readiness.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across avionics, power systems, and embedded electronics in both development and field environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the hardware engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, with typically 8+ years of PCB design experience.
• Extensive experience with multi-layer PCB design and layout using Altium Designer (or equivalent tools).
• Strong expertise in high-speed digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics design, including: Controlled impedance routing and differential pairs Signal and power integrity principles EMI/EMC mitigation techniques Deep understanding of PCB stack-up design, material selection, and thermal/mechanical considerations for ruggedized hardware.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and best practices for manufacturability, reliability, and quality.
• Experience with design rule checks (DRC), layout verification, and signal integrity analysis tools.
• Proven ownership of hardware development across the full lifecycle (architecture through validation, integration, and release).
• Experience supporting prototype bring-up, lab validation, and troubleshooting using standard test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters).
• Working knowledge of avionics systems, UAS electrical architectures, and embedded hardware integration (e.g., autopilots, sensors, datalinks).
• Experience with environmental and validation testing (thermal, vibration, electrical) and supporting flight test or fielded systems is highly valued.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex electrical and system-level issues.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTOPaid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan
• Employee Stock Purchasing Program (ESPP)

Clearance Requirements

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person’s status under the ITAR and the EAR.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• The work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of a production area.
• Employees will use standard office equipment, including computers, and must demonstrate stamina to sit or stand while maintaining attention to detail despite potential interruptions.
• The role may require occasional activities such as walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and bending.
• Vision is necessary for reading printed materials and a computer screen, while hearing and speech are essential for effective communication both in person and over the telephone.
• Additionally, the position may necessitate travel by air or automobile.
• Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coats, to ensure safety in the production environment.
• Employees may be able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed.

Redwire Defense Tech benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities.
• At-Will employment