PCB Design Engineer (Avionics)

XDLINX Labs Private Ltd.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

XDLINX Labs Private Ltd. in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer to join our aerospace hardware team.

You will design highly reliable, flight-critical PCBs using Altium Designer and translate complex aerospace schematics into rugged layouts fit for space environments. This full-time, on-site role requires deep knowledge of ruggedized hardware design, thermal management, EMI/EMC, and space-grade reliability standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3–6 years of dedicated PCB layout experience in high-reliability electronics.
• Strong knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation and thermal management for space environments.
• Familiarity with IPC-2221/2222 and space/aerospace standards.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Altium layout for multi-layer rigid and rigid-flex boards.
• Implement controlled impedance, differential pairs, and length matching.
• Apply space-grade design constraints, creepage, and outgassing considerations.
• Optimize thermal and EMI/EMC performance through component placement.
• Maintain space-qualified Altium library with IPC footprints and 3D models.
• Coordinate with Mechanical for vibration and thermal envelope compliance.
• Conduct DFM checks and interface with fabrication partners for documentation.

Skills

Altium Designer

High-reliability electronics

Thermal management

EMI/EMC mitigation

PCB layout

Aerospace electronics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

3D layout

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer to join our aerospace hardware team in Hyderabad. In this role, you will design highly reliable, flight‑critical printed circuit boards using Altium Designer. You will turn complex aerospace schematics into robust physical layouts capable of enduring harsh space environments. This is a full‑time, on‑site position requiring deep knowledge of ruggedized hardware design, thermal management, and space‑grade reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Altium Layout Design: Own the end‑to‑end layout process for multi‑layer, high‑reliability rigid and rigid‑flex boards using Altium Designer.
• Avionics & High-Speed Design: Implement controlled impedance, differential pairs, length matching, and isolation for flight computers, telemetry, and power systems.
• Space-Grade Standards: Apply strict aerospace design constraints, managing creepage, clearance, and component outgassing factors.
• Thermal & EMI Optimization: Optimize component placement for extreme thermal environments and design robust grounding/shielding to mitigate EMI/EMC issues.
• Component Library Management: Build and maintain an accurate, space‑qualified Altium library with verified IPC foot prints and 3D STEP models.
• Mechanical Integration: Collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineers to ensure structural, vibration, and thermal envelope compliance.
• DFM & Vendor Management: Run comprehensive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) checks and interface with premium fabrication partners to resolve engineering queries.
• Release Packages: Generate complete manufacturing documentation including Gerber files, ODB++, coordinate files, and Bills of Materials (BOM).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 3 to 6 years of dedicated experience in PCB layout, ideally with high-reliability electronics.
• Software: Expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer (including constraint manager and 3D layout).
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Technical Knowledge: Proven understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation, power distribution networks (PDN), and thermal management for vacuum/space environments.
• Standards Compliance: Familiarity with high-reliability standards such as IPC-2221, IPC-2222, and relevant ECSS or MIL-STD guidelines.
• Location: Ability to work full‑time on‑site at our Hyderabad facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC Certified Interconnect Designer (CID / CID+) certification.
• Direct prior experience designing hardware for satellites, launch vehicles, or defense electronics.
• Familiarity with High-Density Interconnect (HDI) methods and heavy‑copper PCB layouts.