PCB + Circuit Engineer

Weather Stream; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Reimbursement Account

401(k) / retirement plan

Unlimited vacation for exemptemployees

Paid vacation for non-exempt employees

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition & Professional Development Re-

Paid volunteer time

and much more!

Job summary

Weather Stream in Boulder, CO is seeking a PCB + Circuit Engineer to translate requirements into high-frequency hardware. You will own the boards assigned, collaborate with RF, test, and PCB teams, and manage fabrication with external vendors.

The role emphasizes Altium Designer and a strong foundation in PCB design for aerospace/industrial applications. The position is full-time in-office with potential for hybrid work; you will engage in design, layout, and verification for RF and digital

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field; extensive applicable experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a commercial environment.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes, defects and reliability concerns.
• Strong Altium Designer experience, preferably with 365.
• Experience with RF design on performance substrates.
• Experience designing low-noise analog power supplies for test instrumentation.
• Experience routing high-speed digital signals.
• Experience with high-reliability, aerospace, and/or IPC Class 3 designs.
• Experience with advanced PCB manufacturing techniques such as blind vias and microvias.
• Experience with SMT Soldering.
• Knowledge of ESD practices and electronics lab safety.

Responsibilities

• Design high speed digital and RF PCBs.
• Schematic capture working with team members.
• PCB layout in Altium Designer.
• Generate and revise fabrication outputs and release packages for PCBs and assemblies.
• Manage PCB fabrication and assembly process with external vendors.
• Maintain electronic component libraries in Altium 365.

Skills

High-frequency design

Schematic capture

PCB debugging

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Altium 365

SMT soldering

Fabrication management

Job description

POSITION TITLE: PCB + Circuit Engineer

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: VP of Engineering

LOCATION: 6350 Nautilus Dr, Suite B, Boulder, CO 80301

DATE LISTED: 11/12/2026

POST CLOSING DATE: 11/29/2026

**Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa at this time.**

COMPANY INTRODUCTION

Weather Stream was founded to tackle some of the biggest problems on the planet with extreme innovation in remote sensing and data science technology. We are on a mission to be a force for good and guide humanity into a future where our society, government, and businesses are far more in tune with the environment around us. Weather Stream designs and builds some of the most sensitive remote sensing instruments to ever orbit the Earth. We are on the cutting edge of microwave engineering and are consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

JOB SUMMARY

The Printed Circuit Board and Circuit Engineer is responsible for translating requirements and performance specifications into actual working hardware. You will work with the wider engineering team (including RF engineers, test engineers, and fellow PCB engineers) in a highly collaborative environment, but ultimately you will have ownership of the boards assigned to you. This role involves circuit design, schematic capture, part selection, board layout, and managing the fabrication/assembly process with external vendors. There will be a tight feedback loop with test engineers. You will learn about the incredibly difficult world of high frequency design, and you will have support to help you along the way.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design high speed digital and RF PCBs
• Perform PCB schematic capture working with other team members
• Perform PCB layout in Altium Designer
• Generate and revise fabrication outputs and release packages for PCBs and assemblies
• Manage PCB fabrication and assembly process with external vendors
• Manage and maintain electronic component libraries in Altium 365

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, or relevant engineering discipline. Extensive relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a commercial environment
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes, common defects and problems, and how those non-conformances impact overall reliability of the product
• Strong Altium Designer experience, preferably with 365
• Experience with RF design on performance substrates
• Experience designing low noise analog power supplies for test instrumentation
• Experience routing high-speed digital signals
• Experience with high-reliability, aerospace, and/or IPC Class 3 designs
• Experience with advanced PCB manufacturing techniques such as blind vias and microvias
• Experience with SMT Soldering
• Knowledge of ESD practices and general electronics laboratory safety

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with electromagnetic theory, testing at radio frequency and microwave frequencies, power conversion fundamentals, and network communications
• Familiarity with Python, Jupyter notebooks, Git, and GitHub

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to sit for an extended period of time, up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This job operates in a professional office environment and laboratory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones, as well as lab equipment.
• Normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment varies between quiet and moderate.
• This is a full-time position, in-office. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position may require long hours and weekend work.
• Ability to work hybrid/remote, as approved.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary of $105,000 - $125,000, with total compensation including stock options and benefits, plus potential to earn an annual bonus and merit increase. Weather Stream is conveniently located in central Boulder, Colorado. In addition to a great location, we offer a fantastic benefits package including:

• Health Reimbursement Account
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• Unlimited vacation for exempt employees
• Paid vacation for non-exempt employees
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time
• and much more!

ITAR/EAR REQUIREMENTS

This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylum as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

In compliance with federal laws, all hired persons will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) upon hire.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeco.gov.

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