Entry Level PCB Designer

Wencor; Camarillo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

HSA and FSA

Trad. 401(k) with company match

Life Insurance, AD&D & LTD

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

9/80 workweek

Job summary

Lucix Corporation, a HEICO subsidiary, seeks an Entry Level PCB Designer to create multilayer RF/PMU layouts and documentation from initial concept to release. You’ll work with RF and hardware engineers to ensure signal integrity and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes accurate design, ownership, and collaboration with PCB vendors, with a comprehensive benefits package and a 9/80 schedule offering every other Friday off.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field OR equivalent hands-on PCB layout experience
• Experience with PCB layout (internship or project experience acceptable)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across disciplines
• Working knowledge of Multilayer PCB construction, controlled impedance fundamentals, and grounding / return path behavior
• Exposure to high frequency (up to 31 GHz) RF PCB layout
• Experience with PCB design tools (OrCAD preferred)
• Familiarity with BluePrint and ODB++ generation
• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-6012, IPC-2221, IPC-7351)

Responsibilities

• Execute multilayer PCB layouts for RF, mixed-signal, and power designs
• Place and route components with consideration for signal integrity, return paths, grounding, and manufacturability
• Implement controlled impedance routing based on defined stackups
• Apply RF layout techniques including isolation, via stitching, and shielding strategies
• Support stackup definition and routing feasibility analysis
• Generate complete, release-ready fabrication and assembly documentation
• Produce ODB++ manufacturing outputs using BluePrint
• Identify and resolve layout issues prior to design release
• Incorporate design review feedback efficiently and accurately
• Work directly with engineers and PCB vendors to ensure designs meet intent and build requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

PCB layout

Read schematics

Communication

OrCAD

BluePrint/ODB++

IPC standards

RF knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

BluePrint

ODB++

OrCAD

Job description

Lucix Corporation, a subsidiary of HEICO’s Electronic Technologies Group has steadily evolved to become the world leader in RF Active and Passive Units, Subsystems, and Assemblies, for Commercial, Civil and Defense Satellite Payloads. Lucix also provides RF hardware for Airborne and Ground Systems. All hardware is designed, qualified, manufactured, tested, and delivered from Lucix facilities in California, USA.

The Entry Level PCB Designer's role will be responsible for executing PCB designs that meet electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing requirements with a high degree of accuracy and completeness. You will work closely with RF and hardware engineers through iterative design cycles. Success in this role requires strong fundamentals, attention to detail, and ownership of your designs from initial placement through release.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute multilayer PCB layouts for RF, mixed-signal, and power designs
• Place and route components with consideration for signal integrity, return paths, grounding, and manufacturability
• Implement controlled impedance routing based on defined stackups
• Apply RF layout techniques including isolation, via stitching, and shielding strategies
• Support stackup definition and routing feasibility analysis
• Generate complete, release-ready fabrication and assembly documentation
• Produce ODB++ manufacturing outputs using BluePrint
• Identify and resolve layout issues prior to design release
• Incorporate design review feedback efficiently and accurately
• Work directly with engineers and PCB vendors to ensure designs meet intent and build requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full time employees which includes:

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• HSA and FSA
• Traditional 401(k) with company match
• Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Voluntary Coverages (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• We have a 9/80 workweek that provides employees with every other Friday off

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lucix Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field OR equivalent hands-on PCB layout experience
• Experience with PCB layout (internship or project experience acceptable)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across disciplines
• Working knowledge of Multilayer PCB construction, controlled impedance fundamentals, and grounding / return path behavior
• Exposure to high frequency (up to 31 GHz) RF PCB layout
• Experience with PCB design tools (OrCAD preferred)
• Familiarity with BluePrint and ODB++ generation
• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-6012, IPC-2221, IPC-7351)

Pay Range

$72,000.00 - $80,000.00 / year

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.