Lead RF PCB Layout Engineer — Altium, Equity

Superorganism; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Array Labs is seeking a Lead RF PCB Layout Engineer to own the physical implementation of RF and microwave electronics in Altium Designer. You will translate schematics and performance requirements into robust layouts that work on the first spin, collaborating with RF, electrical, antenna, and mechanical engineers.

This role directly impacts RF performance, stability, and sensor reliability in lab and on orbit, with a fast-paced environment and opportunities to influence stack-ups, grounding,

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in PCB layout, fabrication, and release of RF/high-performance electronics.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Learns new concepts rapidly, completely, and in a self-directed manner.
• High levels of self-motivation and personal accountability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under significant time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Own RF PCB layout from initial placement through manufacturing release in Altium Designer.
• Define and implement stack-ups, controlled-impedance routing, and RF grounding, shielding, and isolation strategies
• Translate schematic intent into layouts that meet RF performance requirements, including connector launches, transitions, filtering, and protection circuitry placement
• Partner with RF design, electrical, antenna, mixed-signal, mechanical, and test engineers to develop layout constraints, run reviews, and de-risk first-pass success
• Drive DFM/DFT considerations with fabrication and assembly partners, including documentation and release artifacts

Skills

RF electronics

PCB layout

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Fast-paced work

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Allegro

OrCAD

HFSS

CST

ADS Momentum

Job description

Array Labs is seeking a Lead RF PCB Layout Engineer to own the physical implementation of RF and microwave electronics in Altium Designer. You will translate schematics and performance requirements into robust layouts that work on the first spin, collaborating with RF, electrical, antenna, and mechanical engineers.

This role directly impacts RF performance, stability, and sensor reliability in lab and on orbit, with a fast-paced environment and opportunities to influence stack-ups, grounding,