PCB Design Engineer – Altium / Schematic & Layout

Espace

Saratoga (CA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Competitive salaries

Health and wellness care options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Continuous learning and development

Optional legal services (US only)

Financial solutions for the future

Sustainability at our core

Job summary

E-Space in Saratoga, CA seeks a hands-on PCB Design Engineer to own the full PCB lifecycle from concept to fabrication. You will design high-layer-count, digital and mixed-signal boards in Altium Designer, ensuring signal integrity, PDN quality, and robust grounding.

Collaborate with FPGA, firmware, and mechanical teams to meet tight deadlines and NPI goals. Ideal candidates have deep hardware fundamentals, EMI/EMC expertise, and experience with DDR4/5, PCIe, and FPGA-based architectures.

Qualifications

Proven hands-on experience with advanced PCB layout and schematic capture in Altium Designer.
Experience designing high-layer-count (6+) digital/mixed-signal boards.
Deep understanding of stack-up, high-speed routing, differential pairs and impedance control.
Strong EMI/EMC-aware layout and power distribution knowledge.
Familiar with fabrication processes, assembly constraints and DFM guidelines.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple revisions under deadlines.
Experience routing DDR4/5, PCIe, JESD204, Ethernet or multi-gigabit links.
Experience with FPGA-based architectures and complex pin constraints.
Knowledge of thermal management and enclosure integration.
Exposure to embedded systems architecture and localized DC-DC power layouts.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Design Ownership: from concept and schematic capture through layout and manufacturing release.
Altium Execution: develop and maintain complex multi-layer PCB layouts and schematics.
Signal & Power Integrity: design high-layer-count boards with proper PDN and grounding.
Documentation & NPI: create fabrication/assembly packages, BOMs, and drawings.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with hardware, FPGA, firmware, and mechanical teams.
Vendor Management: coordinate with fabrication/assembly vendors to resolve DFM/DFT issues.
Library & Revisions: manage ECAD library, component selection, and board bring-up.

Skills

Altium Designer

High-layer-count boards

Hardware fundamentals

EMI/EMC & power layout

DFM/DFT

Autonomy

High-speed interfaces routing

FPGA-based architectures

Thermal management

Embedded DC-DC layouts

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

We are seeking a hands-on PCB Design Engineer with deep expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer. This role focuses on high-quality board design execution, robust system integration, and Design for Excellence (DFX) — this is not an RF/circuit design role, but RF/circuit experience is nice to have.

The ideal candidate is fluent in translating complex system requirements into production-ready, high-layer-count schematics and layouts for digital and mixed-signal systems.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Design Ownership: Own the entire PCB lifecycle from initial concept and schematic capture through layout, routing and manufacturing release.
Altium Execution: Develop and maintain complex multi-layer PCB layouts and schematics within Altium Designer.
Signal & Power Integrity: Design multi-layer boards with strict adherence to high-speed signal integrity, robust power distribution networks (PDN), and proper grounding strategies.
Documentation & NPI: Generate complete fabrication and assembly packages, including Gerber/ODB++ files, BOMs, and manufacturing drawings.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with hardware, FPGA, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to seamlessly integrate system constraints.
Vendor Management: Coordinate directly with fabrication and assembly vendors to proactively resolve DFM/DFT issues.
Library & Revisions: Manage component selection, maintain the ECAD library, and support board bring-up, debugging, and iterative design revisions.

Qualifications

Altium Mastery: Proven, hands-on experience with advanced PCB layout and schematic capture specifically in Altium Designer.
Complex Board Design: Experience successfully designing high-layer-count (e.g., 6+ layers), high-density digital and mixed-signal boards.
Hardware Fundamentals: Deep understanding of stack-up planning, high-speed routing practices, differential pair routing, and impedance control.
EMI/EMC & Power: Strong grasp of EMI/EMC-aware layout techniques, power distribution, and decoupling strategies.
Manufacturability: Solid familiarity with PCB fabrication processes, assembly constraints, and DFM guidelines.
Autonomy: Ability to work independently, manage tight deadlines and navigate multiple concurrent board revisions.
Experience Routing High-Speed Interfaces: e.g., DDR4/5, PCIe, JESD204, Ethernet, or multi-gigabit serial links.
Experience Working with FPGA-Based Architectures: Complex pin-swapping and constraints.
Thermal Management & Enclosure Integration: Familiarity with thermal management strategies and tight mechanical/enclosure integration.
Embedded Systems & DC-DC Power Layouts: Exposure to embedded systems architecture and localized DC-DC power supply layouts.

This is a full-time, exempt position based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $130,000 - $200,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used — so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge, and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wowed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E-Space is right for you

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies, and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

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