Senior Power Electronics PCB Designer

Leonardo DRS; Bedford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior PCB Designer to join their innovative team in Bedford, Nova Scotia. This role involves designing complex printed circuit boards using Altium Designer, optimizing layouts for performance, and mentoring junior designers. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on cutting-edge technology, this company offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact mission-critical military applications. Enjoy flexible work hours, competitive compensation, and a robust wellness program as part of a team that values integrity and innovation.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible work hours

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Maternity and Parental leave top-up

Vacation and personal days

Sick leave and additional paid days off

Reimbursement for professional development

Access to free online learning resources

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in PCB design using Altium Designer.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design complex mixed-signal PCBs and optimize layouts for performance.
• Mentor junior designers and support program design requirements.

Skills

Altium Designer

Analog and Digital Layout

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

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DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 90 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99% .

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Senior PCB Designer is Responsible for the design of complex mixed-signal, multi-layer SMT and thru-hole printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium Designer.

As Senior PCB Designer, your main responsibilites will include (but are not limited to):

• Enter schematics into the design software, and create the required part library files when required
• Layout and optimization of components and circuits to minimize design and production costs while adhering to appropriate design requirements
• Efficiently layout components and circuits to minimize design and production costs while adhering to appropriate design requirements
• Optimize layout to maximize performance (including reduced EMI and thermal management)
• Generate the associated documentation to assist with design configuration management
• Maintain the component parts library
• Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
• Participate in the preparation of engineering and product solution proposals
• Mentor junior and intermediate PCB designers to achieve program goals and timelines
• Adopt and support the company’s core values and code of ethics

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate of an accredited institution
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in the design and development of printed wiring boards (PWBs) using Altium Designer or a comparable design program
• Analog and Digital Layout experience, especially with respect to high power electronics and modern component technologies is required.
• Strong analytical and creativity capabilities
• A record of delivering cost effective and reliable designs within schedule and budget.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to thrive in a product development team environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook

Additional Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience designing switched-mode power supplies incorporating signal integrity, particularly Electromagnetic Interference mitigation strategies, would be highly desirable
• Experience with packaging and/or mechanical design would be an asset
• Past experience in the Defence industry would also be an asset
• Familiarity with both commercial (IPC) and Military Standards as they apply to power conversion equipment

Benefits of working with DRS

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Industry leading wellness program including:
• Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
• Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation including:
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.