Printed Circuit Board; PCB) Designer

Description

TRAK TECOM designs and builds advanced RF, microwave, and antenna solutions for mission-critical aerospace, defense, space, and satellite applications. From Radar and Telemetry to Datalinks and Communications, our products deliver the reliable technology needed to stay connected, protect critical missions, strengthen our military, and help defend freedom around the globe.

• Play an important role in bringing products from concept to reality by supporting the development, documentation, and integration of high-reliability printed circuit boards used in RF, microwave, antenna, aerospace, defense, space, and satellite applications.
• A PCB design and layout position focused on component placement, PCB routing, schematic-to-layout implementation, controlled-impedance requirements, grounding, power distribution, design-rule compliance, fabrication and assembly documentation, and electrical and manufacturing problem-solving.
• The position benefits from TRAK TECOM’s collocated prototype fabrication, production, and test capabilities, providing the opportunity to see designs progress from layout through prototype build, production, and preliminary engineering evaluation.
• Candidates should be able to discuss and demonstrate practical PCB design knowledge and sound problem-solving ability.
• Work closely with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing personnel, other designers, and technical disciplines throughout the product lifecycle.

• Design and layout printed circuit boards for RF, microwave, mixed-signal, digital, and high-speed circuits in accordance with engineering requirements, company procedures, and applicable standards.
• Perform component placement and routing based on schematics, mechanical constraints, stack-up, controlled impedance, grounding, power distribution, and design rules.
• Generate, check, and release PCB fabrication and assembly documentation, including drawings, Gerber/ODB++ files, drill files, 3D models, and related manufacturing data.
• Create and verify PCB component footprints and library elements in accordance with IPC and company standards.
• Support schematic-to-layout implementation and coordinate with engineers on circuit intent, component selection, routing, layout, and mechanical requirements.
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and design updates while working with Engineering, Manufacturing, and external fabrication and assembly suppliers.
• Participate in design reviews, supplier inquiries, technical proposals, and other PCB-related engineering activities as required.
• Maintain accurate PCB design data, documentation, revision control, and configuration records within applicable CAD and PLM systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of PCB design and layout principles, including component placement, routing, grounding, power distribution, controlled impedance, vias, stack-up, clearances, and design-rule compliance.
• Working knowledge of RF, microwave, mixed-signal, digital, and high-speed PCB layout practices appropriate to the level of the position.
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory and PCB-related characteristics, including impedance, inductance, capacitance, grounding, and signal integrity.
• Knowledge of PCB materials, laminates, copper weights, surface finishes, fabrication and assembly processes, and component packaging.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, board outlines, design specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly documentation required to accurately communicate designs to manufacturers and assemblers.
• Create and verify PCB component…