PCB Layout Designer

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented PCB Layout Engineer to join our hardware development team. In this role, you will own the physical design process of our next-generation electronic products. You will translate complex schematic diagrams into high-performance, manufacturable printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). You will work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing engineers to deliver robust, high-yield designs on time.

• Board Layout & Routing:
  Execute high-density, multi-layer board placement and routing for high-speed digital, analog, and power electronics.
• Component Library Management:
  Create, verify, and maintain schematic symbols and land pattern footprints according to industry standards.
• DFx Compliance:
  Apply strict Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Testing (DFT) guidelines.
• Signal & Power Integrity:
  Implement impedance-controlled routing, differential pairs, and proper shielding to minimize EMI/EMC issues.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Mechanical Engineers to resolve physical constraints, housing fitment, and thermal management challenges.
• Release Documentation:
  Generate comprehensive manufacturing packages, including Gerber files, ODB++ data, drill charts, and Bills of Materials (BOM).

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
• 3+ years of experience
• Work on location in Torrance, CA
• Minimum a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

• Opportunity to work on innovative and complex systems.
• Hands-on experience with a broad range of engineering challenges.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

CHIRP Robotics is a well-funded seed-stage startup operating in stealth mode and based in Torrance, California. The company aims to become a leading U.S. provider of modular intelligence and autonomous systems for a wide range of vehicles and applications. CHIRP’s CEO, a founding member of Space

X, brings extensive technical expertise, a strong professional network, and significant business leadership experience.