PCB Design Engineer

Ironwave Technologies LLC; Manassas, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mu-Del Electronics is seeking a skilled PCB Design Engineer with strong high-speed, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design experience. You will own end-to-end PCB development from concept to layout, testing, and production support.

Ideal candidates have hands-on debugging ability and thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical environments, collaborating across mechanical, firmware, and systems teams to deliver robust designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in PCB design and development.
• Strong expertise in mixed-signal and RF circuit design.
• Experience with high-density, high-speed PCB layouts.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, ADS, LTspice.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers).
• Experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers (e.g. STM32).
• Knowledge of I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet protocols.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI design practices and testing.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex multi-layer PCBs including digital, analog, RF, and power circuits.
• Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and signal integrity analysis using Altium
• Develop high-speed designs involving PCIe, USB, Ethernet, LVDS, and DDR
• Conduct simulation using LTspice, PSpice, and ADS for RF/EMC performance
• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and systems engineers for integration
• Perform board bring-up, validation, debugging, and root-cause analysis
• Support DFM/DFA processes, including BOMs and Gerbers
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and product lifecycle improvements

Skills

PCB Design

Altium

RF Design

High-Speed Layout

Signal Integrity

LTspice

PSpice

ADS

Embedded Systems

STM32

I2C

SPI

UART

USB

Ethernet

EMC/EMI

Education

Bachelors in EE

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

OrCAD

ADS

LTspice

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

Mu-Del Electronics is seeking a highly skilled PCB Design Engineer with strong experience in high-speed, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design. This role will be responsible for end-to-end PCB development, from concept and schematic capture through layout, testing, and production support. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, hands‑on debugging experience, and the ability to work in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex multi‑layer PCBs including digital, analog, RF, and power circuits
• Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and signal integrity analysis using Altium
• Develop high‑speed designs involving interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, LVDS, and DDR
• Conduct simulation and modeling using tools such as LTspice, PSpice, and ADS for RF and EMC performance
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with mechanical, firmware, and systems engineers to ensure design integration
• Perform board bring‑up, validation, debugging, and root cause analysis
• Support DFM/DFA processes, including generation of fabrication and assembly documentation (BOMs, Gerbers)
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and product lifecycle improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 4+ years of experience in PCB design and development
• Strong expertise in mixed‑signal and RF circuit design
• Experience with high‑density, high‑speed PCB layouts
• Proficiency with tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, ADS, LTspice
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers)
• Experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers (e.g. STM32)
• Knowledge of communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI design practices and testing
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast‑paced environments
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and in teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF systems, GPS, or avionics hardware
• Experience designing for aerospace, defense, or industrial applications
• Experience with FPGA or GPU‑based systems
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems and working in a manufacturing environment