PCB Design Engineer

NPAworldwide; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a PCB Design Engineer to design complex multilayer PCBs for rugged embedded computing platforms used in aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

You will work with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams to translate concepts into manufacturable layouts while optimizing SI/PI, manufacturability, and reliability. This role emphasizes high-speed interfaces and HDI technologies in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Expertise designing complex high-density multilayer PCBs for aerospace/defense and other high-performance electronics.
• 2+ years PCB layout with enterprise tools; Mentor Xpedition strongly preferred.
• Experience with Mentor Xpedition Layout, DxDesigner, libraries and constraint management.
• Translate schematics into manufacturable PCB layouts with hardware teams.
• Strong background in high-speed digital PCBs (DDR4/DDR5, PCIe Gen4/5, Ethernet).
• Design dense multilayer boards (1424+ layers) and HDI via techniques.
• Hands-on with BGA, fine-pitch BGA, QFN, high-pin-count FPGA layouts.
• SI/PI, fabrication/assembly processes, DFM/ DFA/ DFT knowledge.
• Create fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing docs.

Responsibilities

• Design complex high-density multilayer PCBs for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, systems, and test engineers across the product lifecycle.
• Ensure signal integrity, power integrity, manufacturability, and reliability of layouts.

Skills

PCB design

HDI PCB

Mentor Xpedition

Signal Integrity

BGA layout

High-speed interfaces

DFM/DFT

Through-hole and SMT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

DxDesigner

Xpedition

Altium

Cadence Allegro

Zuken

PCAD

Job description

Join a global leader in rugged embedded computing solutions trusted by the world's leading defense, aerospace, and industrial organizations. This is your opportunity to design complex, high‑speed printed circuit boards that power next‑generation embedded computing platforms used in the harshest operating environments.

Job Description

Join a global leader in rugged embedded computing solutions trusted by the world's leading defense, aerospace, and industrial organizations. This is your opportunity to design complex, high‑speed printed circuit boards that power next‑generation embedded computing platforms used in the harshest operating environments.

If you're passionate about advanced PCB design, signal integrity, and collaborating with world‑class hardware engineers to build cutting‑edge technology, this is a role where your work will make a real impact.

Why This Company Stands Out

• Part of a global technology leader with more than $7 billion in annual revenue
• Industry leader in open architecture embedded computing for defense, aerospace, industrial automation, and scientific markets
• Products support military programs across land, sea, air, and space, as well as demanding commercial and industrial applications
• Known for innovation in FPGA, RF, high‑speed networking, and embedded computing technologies
• Collaborative engineering culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and continuous product development
• This is an opportunity to join an engineering organization where complex technical challenges, collaboration, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

They Value and Appreciate Their Employees

Engineers are trusted to solve difficult technical problems while enjoying an environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Career development and technical training opportunities
• Collaborative engineering culture with direct access to technical leadership
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge defense and RF technologies
• Long‑term career growth within a global engineering organization

Your Role With The Company

As a PCB Design Engineer, you'll develop sophisticated multilayer printed circuit boards that support advanced embedded computing platforms for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Working alongside electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, systems, and test engineers, you'll transform complex hardware concepts into manufacturable, high‑performance PCB layouts while optimizing signal integrity, power integrity, manufacturability, and overall product reliability.

You’ll participate throughout the entire product development lifecycle from architecture discussions and PCB layout through fabrication support, design reviews, and production allowing you to solve technically challenging design problems using the latest PCB technologies and industry‑leading design tools.

Community Information

Huntsville, Alabama is one of America's fastest‑growing technology cities and consistently ranks among the nation's best places to live. Home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal, and a thriving aerospace and defense industry, Huntsville offers outstanding career opportunities, highly rated schools, affordable housing, low crime, and an exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy scenic parks, hiking trails, entertainment districts, and a vibrant engineering community.

Qualifications

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Expertise designing complex high‑density multilayer PCBs for aerospace, defense, networking, telecommunications, embedded computing, automotive, or other high‑performance electronic products
• 2+ years of professional PCB layout experience using enterprise‑class PCB design tools, with Siemens Mentor Xpedition strongly preferred
• Extensive experience with Mentor Xpedition Layout, DxDesigner, and associated design libraries and constraint management tools
• Proven experience translating electrical schematics into manufacturable PCB layouts while collaborating closely with hardware engineers
• Strong background designing high‑speed digital PCBs utilizing technologies such as: DDR4 / DDR5, GDDR, PCI Express Gen4/Gen5, Gigabit and high‑speed Ethernet, Controlled impedance routing, Differential pair routing
• Experience designing dense multilayer boards (typically 1424+ layers, or equivalent complexity)
• Strong knowledge of HDI PCB technologies, including blind/buried vias, via‑in‑pad, sequential lamination, microvias, and advanced stack‑up construction
• Hands‑on experience with: BGA, fine‑pitch BGA, QFN packages, High‑pin‑count FPGA layouts, Surface‑mount and through‑hole technologies, Rigid and rigid‑flex PCB designs
• Strong understanding of Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), PCB fabrication and assembly processes, DFM, DFA, and DFT principles
• Experience creating fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing documentation

Desired

• Experience migrating or translating PCB designs from platforms such as Altium, Cadence Allegro, PADS, Zuken, or PCAD into Xpedition
• Experience supporting engineering libraries, design rule development, ECO management, and PCB design process improvements
• Experience with RF, analog, mixed‑signal, and FPGA‑based PCB layouts
• Familiarity with impedance‑controlled RF structures, antenna layouts, clock distribution, and high‑speed memory interfaces
• Experience designing products for aerospace, defense, space, radar, communications, embedded computing, or other mission‑critical applications
• Working knowledge of IPC standards, military specifications, and high‑reliability PCB design practices
• Experience mentoring PCB designers or establishing PCB design methodologies and best practices
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to optimize complex routing challenges while balancing electrical performance, manufacturability, and cost.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI‑assisted engineering tools to improve productivity while validating engineering accuracy

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• Part of a global technology leader with more than $7 billion in annual revenue
• Industry leader in open architecture embedded computing for defense, aerospace, industrial automation, and scientific markets
• Products support military programs across land, sea, air, and space, as well as demanding commercial and industrial applications
• Known for innovation in FPGA, RF, high‑speed networking, and embedded computing technologies
• Collaborative engineering culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and continuous product development
• This is an opportunity to join an engineering organization where complex technical challenges, collaboration, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 100000

Salary Max : $ 140000

Currency Type : USD