Senior Power Electronics PCB Designer — Defense-Grade

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

Job summary

A leading military electronics company in Halifax is seeking a Senior PCB Designer to create complex PCB designs using Altium Designer. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, particularly in high power electronics. This role includes responsibilities such as optimizing PCB layouts and mentoring junior designers. The company offers flexible work hours, competitive compensation, and a robust wellness program.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible work hours

Competitive compensation

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Maternity and Parental leave top-up

Vacation and personal days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years' experience in design and development of printed wiring boards.
• Experience with high power electronics and modern component technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design complex mixed-signal, multi-layer PCB using Altium Designer.
• Layout and optimization of components and circuits.
• Generate associated documentation for configuration management.

Skills

Analog and Digital Layout experience

Strong analytical and creativity capabilities

Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills

Strong problem solving and decision-making ability

Ability to thrive in a product development team environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Education

Engineering graduate of an accredited institution

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

A leading military electronics company in Halifax is seeking a Senior PCB Designer to create complex PCB designs using Altium Designer. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, particularly in high power electronics. This role includes responsibilities such as optimizing PCB layouts and mentoring junior designers. The company offers flexible work hours, competitive compensation, and a robust wellness program.