PCB Design & Layout Engineer | On-site role.

Xlysi; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Xlysi LLC, based in Dallas, TX, seeks an experienced PCB Design & Layout Engineer to create RF and mixed-signal PCB layouts for power amplifier (PA) boards on-site at the Dallas lab. You will collaborate with PA design and verification teams to deliver robust layouts that meet mechanical, thermal, and RF requirements.

The role emphasizes stack-up definition, impedance control, grounding, shielding, and EMI/EMC considerations, with a focus on DFM/DFX and seamless supplier interactions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on RF and mixed-signal PCB layout experience.
• Experience with high-power RF/PA board layouts.
• Strong stack-up, controlled impedance, grounding and shielding knowledge.
• Understanding of SI, PI and EMI/EMC basics.
• Thermal considerations in PCB design.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition Enterprise.
• DFM/DFX and manufacturing data preparation.
• Ability to run design reviews and work with suppliers.
• Good documentation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and update RF and mixed-signal PCB layouts based on schematic, mechanical, thermal and RF needs.
• Define PCB stack-up and collaborate with the PCB supplier on engineering queries.
• Plan controlled impedance, RF routing, grounding, shielding and isolation.
• Apply SI, PI and EMI/EMC-aware design practices.
• Complete component placement and DRC.
• Lead layout design reviews and fix layout issues.
• Prepare manufacturing data with DFM/DFX in mind.
• Support prototype bring-up and handle design changes.

Skills

RF PCB layout

Mixed-signal layout

PA board layout

Signal Integrity

Power Integrity

EMI/EMC basics

Thermal design

Design reviews

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics Xpedition Enterprise

Job description

Job Title: PCB Design & Layout Engineer
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA (On-site)
Experience: 5–8 Years
Preferred Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics / Electrical Engineering or related field

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced PCB Design & Layout Engineer to work on-site at the Dallas R&D Lab. You will create and update RF and mixed-signal PCB layouts for Power Amplifier boards, working closely with the PA design and verification teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and update RF and mixed-signal PCB layouts based on schematic, mechanical, thermal and RF needs.
• Define PCB stack-up and work with the PCB supplier on engineering queries (EQ).
• Plan controlled impedance, RF routing, grounding, shielding and isolation.
• Apply Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI) and EMI/EMC-aware design practices.
• Complete component placement and design-rule checks (DRC).
• Lead layout design reviews and fix layout issues.
• Prepare manufacturing data with DFM/DFX in mind.
• Support prototype bring-up and handle design changes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on experience in RF and mixed-signal PCB layout.
• knowledge of high-power RF / PA board layout
• Strong knowledge of stack-up, controlled impedance, grounding and shielding.
• Good understanding of SI, PI and EMI/EMC basics.
• Understanding of thermal considerations in PCB design
• Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition Enterprise
• Knowledge of DFM/DFX and manufacturing database preparation.
• Ability to run design reviews and work with suppliers.
• Good documentation and teamwork skills

Work Location & Travel:

• Dallas R&D Lab – on-site presence required for lab and design work.