Mid-Level PCB CAD Layout Designer

Viasat; California; On-site; COP 213,597,000 - 336,126,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a mid‑level PCB CAD designer in the San Jose Bay Area to perform PCB design tasks including placement, routing, DRC/DFM checks, and documentation using Siemens Xpedition. You will collaborate with mechanical, NPI and test teams to ensure interfaces and tolerances meet project requirements.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years of PCB design experience, 3+ years with Siemens Xpedition/CES/EDM, and an associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of PCB design experience.
• 3+ years of direct experience using Siemens Xpedition, CES, and EDM.
• Basic understanding of PCB fabrication processes, tolerances, and IPC standards.
• Experience with digital/via stacks, RF/Analog, or mixed PCB layouts.
• Familiar with schematic capture and working with mechanical engineering interfaces.
• Knowledge of fabrication & assembly documentation and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCB design work including component placement, routing, DRC, DFM checks, and documentation.
• Utilize Siemens Xpedition layout tools (CES and EDM).
• Ensure designs follow IPC standards and company manufacturing guidelines.
• Participate in design entry and exit reviews.
• Review mechanical engineering data to ensure PCB/mechanical interfaces.
• Manage CAD data and documentation in the PLM system and support engineering changes.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality PCBs.

Skills

PCB design

IPC standards

Schematic capture

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical interface

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

CES

EDM

PLM systems

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

As part of Viasat's PCB CAD Team, you will perform PCB design work including placement, routing, DRC, documentation, and DFM checks. Some of the daily tasks will involve using Siemens Xpedition layout, including CES and EDM. Your design work will follow IPC standards, as well as company and contract manufacturing guidelines. As a mid-level designer, you will participate in CAD entry, placement, and exit reviews, ensuring adherence to standards and Viasat CAD processes. You will collaborate with Mechanical, NPI, DXF, and Test engineers to ensure standards are achieved. You will also be releasing CAD data and supporting drawings and documentation files into our PLM system and executing engineering change orders as needed.

The day-to-day

What's the day-to-day like for this candidate?

As part of Viasat's CAD team, you will perform PCB design work, including;

• component placement, routing, DRC, DFM checks, and documentation. Some of the daily tasks will involve
• Utilizing Siemens (formerly Mentor Graphics) Xpedition layout tools, including CES and EDM.
• Your design work will follow IPC standards, as well as company and contract manufacturing guidelines.
• As a mid-level designer, you will participate in design entry and exit reviews, ensuring adherence to standards and processes.
• You will review data from Viasat's Mechanical Engineering team to ensure the interface between Mech and PCB.
• Manage CAD data files and documentation to ensure they are processed are properly into the PLM system.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure high-quality PCBs.

What you'll need

• 2-3+ years of experience in PCB design.
• 3+ years of direct experience using Siemens Xpedition, CES, and EDM.
• Basic understanding of PCB fabrication processes, tolerances, and IPC standards.
• Experience with digital/via stacks, RF/Analog, or mixed PCB Layouts.
• Familiar with schematic capture.
• Experience working closely with mechanical engineering to define board profiles, technology, and board stack-ups.
• Knowledgeable in product documentation, including fabrication & assembly, and PLM systems.
• Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• Verification of U.S. Citizenship will be required upon accepting employment.

What will help you on the job

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Some Multi-layer Flex and Rigid-flex circuits.
• Some knowledge of multi-layer PCBs utilizing differential routing, controlled impedance, and RF/analog circuitry.
• Some knowledge of Digital designs with fine-pitch BGAs, RF transmission lines, matched lengths, and delay-controlled lengths is a plus.
• Some knowledge of RF layouts with partitioning of circuits utilizing shields, specific mounting, and grounding requirements.
• Knowledgeable in placing parts by schematic and bypassing capacitors, and in grounding and power schemes.

Salary range

$64,500.00 - $101,500.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $79,500.00- $119,500.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.