Q MICROWAVE · 5 months ago
PCB Layout Designer
El Cajon, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expQ Microwave is a leader in precision RF manufacturing, specializing in military and defense microwave solutions. The PCB Layout Designer will develop cutting-edge RF and microwave subassemblies for military and aerospace systems, collaborating with a cross-functional engineering team to design and integrate advanced digital hardware systems.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Read, interpret, and capture electrical schematics
Capture layouts following standard and HDI processes for board layer count from 2 to 16 with standard, blind, and buried vias and double-sided component placements
Experience with layout of digital, analog, and power converter systems
Manage and maintain shared component libraries, databases, and shared building block designs
Capture new symbols and footprints, including mechanical information
Generate manufacturing collateral, including draftsman mechanical drawings and technical specifications
Participate in design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews
Work closely with power electronic engineers and contract manufacturers, including international manufacturers
Ensure processes are followed to comply with quality controls
Setup and manage design rules and stack-ups, pad-stacks for various types of designs
Advise on cost reduction or high-performance techniques
Help establish new and efficient design procedures
Provide technical guidance and mentor team members
Utilize schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Allegro or similar) to create robust, space- and noise-optimized designs suitable for high-reliability applications
Participate in technical design reviews and work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams including RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering
Support risk management efforts by identifying electrical design risks and developing mitigation strategies
Assist in the design optimization of RF performance including circuit analysis and simulation, component, material, and process selection, PCB layout and mechanical packaging
Qualification
Required
In-depth knowledge of the PCB design process
Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical field (eg. Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Drafting)
3+ years of experience in using Allegro, Altium, EAGLE, or similar PCB layout software. Including in-depth knowledge of working with a database, net classes, high voltage rules, variants, and job files
Experience in working collaboratively with electrical engineering defining PCB design
Knowledge of signal integrity, power distribution, and noise mitigation best practices in high-speed digital designs is a plus
Proficient in basic office tools including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and email platforms
This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a 'US Person' under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
Preferred
Five (5) to Eight (8+) years experience
Active Security Clearance
Familiarity with component selection for high-reliability/aerospace/defense applications
Hands-on experience with digital and mixed-signal simulation tools (e.g., SPICE-based simulators)
Excellent technical communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Q MICROWAVE
Q Microwave is a San Diego, CA company that designs & manufacturers microwave & RF filter electronic assemblies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-11-28Acquired
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