PCB Design Automation III

• Design and layout of high-performance, high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, firmware, and software engineers to ensure design requirements are met
• Work with industry-leading software (e.g.: Altium Designer) to create detailed schematics and layout design
• Ensure design and manufacturing practices adhere to industry standards and regulations
• Create and maintain technical documentation for PCB layout and design
• Troubleshoot and resolve any PCB design and layout issues
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and technicians
• Contribute to PCB/PCBA design reviews by providing DFM/DFA/DFT and similar value-added info.
• Develop and maintain board eCAD design libraries, including part footprints and related information.
• Collaborate in defining PCB development process improvements (procedures and checklists).
• Check the quality of work of other layout resources, including internal and external resources.
• Mentor internal layout resources on PCB layout and Altium best practices.

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in PCB layout and design, specifically in the aerospace and defense industry
• Certifications such as: CID (Certified Interconnect Designer), CIS (Certified IPC Specialists), CSE (Certified Standards Expert)
• Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout, and design
• Experience using industry-leading software such as Allegro, Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, Ki Cad
• Ability to create detailed PCB layout design
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations such as IPC-6012 Class 3
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of PCB best practices for design, manufacturing, and testing, including PCB assembly to IPC Class 3 standards
• High-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up, multi-layer board layout design
• Fine pitch BGA routing, including microvias, blind–buried vias.
• Complex analog and digital signal routing.
• Design constraint management; including trace length matching, spacing rules, etc.
• Multi-rail power delivery and high-speed signal integrity constraints.
• Ability to create and maintain symbol/footprint libraries.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Demonstrates extensive experience in PCB layout and design for aerospace applications, with a strong focus on high-speed, mixed-signal, and analog design practices. Proficient in using industry-leading software tools and adhering to IPC standards for quality and reliability.

• PCB Layout And Design
• Altium Designer
• IPC-6012 Class 3
• Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)
• High-Speed Signal Integrity

• Digital Layout Design
• Analog Layout Design
• Mixed-Signal Layout Design
• DFM/DFA/DFT Practices
• Multi-Layer Board Layout
• Fine Pitch BGA Routing
• Design Constraint Management
• Symbol/Foootprint Library Maintenance
• High-Speed Impedance-Controlled Stack-Up
• Complex Signal Routing

• Attention To Detail
• Task Ownership
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Collaboration

• Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)
• Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
• Certified Standards Expert (CSE)

• Aerospace
• Defense
• PCB Assembly
• IPC Standards
• High-Performance PCBs

• Allegro
• Mentor Graphics
• Ki Cad
• ECAD Design Libraries
• Technical Documentation