Entry-Level PCB Design Engineer for Autonomous Aerial Systems

Powerus; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus is assembling a high-performance PCB design team in the United States to develop and release printed circuit boards for autonomous aerial systems. You will capture schematics, place components, route traces, generate fabrication packages, and support design reviews under senior engineering leadership.

The role emphasizes close collaboration with hardware, firmware, and manufacturing engineering, plus BOM support and manufacturing readiness. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Coursework or project experience in PCB design, schematic capture, or electronic circuit design.
• Familiarity with at least one EDA tool (Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence Allegro, or equivalent).
• Understanding of basic PCB manufacturing processes including etching, drilling, plating, and surface finish.
• Understanding of basic electronic circuit principles including power distribution, signal routing, and grounding.
• U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain schematic designs in Altium Designer or equivalent EDA tools.
• Perform PCB layout including component placement, trace routing, and copper pours under engineering direction.
• Generate fabrication and assembly packages including Gerber files, drill files, pick-and-place data, and assembly drawings.
• Run design rule checks and resolve violations prior to design review.
• Support bill of materials creation and component selection with procurement and supply chain.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from hardware and manufacturing engineers.
• Maintain component libraries, footprint databases, and design templates.
• Support board bring-up and debug activities including rework and test point access.
• Document design decisions, revision history, and known issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Powerus is assembling a high-performance PCB design team in the United States to develop and release printed circuit boards for autonomous aerial systems. You will capture schematics, place components, route traces, generate fabrication packages, and support design reviews under senior engineering leadership.

The role emphasizes close collaboration with hardware, firmware, and manufacturing engineering, plus BOM support and manufacturing readiness. U.S.