PCB Designer

AnySignal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AnySignal in Los Angeles seeks a PCB designer on the hardware team responsible for the design and manufacture of highly integrated RF devices for space customers. You will work with a small team of software, hardware and FPGA engineers to shepherd the product from initial design to delivery.

Key duties include PCB placement and routing, multilayer RF/mixed-signal boards, stackup definition, Altium symbol/footprint libraries, fabrication documentation and coordination with fabricators to resolve

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional PCB layout experience.
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer.
• RF & microwave layouts, controlled-impedance, matching networks.
• Grounding, signal integrity, EMI/EMC understanding.
• Ability to read schematics, datasheets and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Own PCB placement, routing, review, and manufacturing release.
• Design multilayer RF, mixed-signal, high-speed digital, and power boards.
• Define stackups, controlled impedances, routing constraints, and via structures.
• Create and maintain Altium symbols, footprints, and component libraries.
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation.
• Work with fabricators and contract manufacturers to resolve DFM and production issues.

Tools

Altium Designer

Ansys SIwave

HyperLynx

Sigrity

Altium 365

Job description

AnySignal is building the future of performant, resilient and adaptive connectivity for the space economy.

As a PCB designer on the hardware team, you will be responsible for owning the design and manufacture of highly integrated RF devices used by a surging wave of space customers. You will work with a small team of software, hardware, and FPGA engineers to shepherd the product from initial design to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own PCB placement, routing, review, and manufacturing release.
• Design multilayer RF, mixed-signal, high-speed digital, and power boards.
• Define stackups, controlled impedances, routing constraints, and via structures.
• Create and maintain Altium symbols, footprints, and component libraries.
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation.
• Work with fabricators and contract manufacturers to resolve DFM and production issues.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of professional PCB layout experience.
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer.
• Experience with RF and microwave layouts, including controlled-impedance transmission lines, matching networks, RF isolation, ground stitching, via fencing, and shielding.
• Understanding of grounding, return paths, signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and power distribution.
• Knowledge of PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, and DFM/DFA principles.
• Ability to read schematics, datasheets, and mechanical drawings.

Desired Skills

• Experience with FPGA or RFSoC systems, DDR memory, PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204, high-speed SerDes, ADCs, DACs, PLLs, and precision clock distribution.
• Experience with HDI, microvias, via-in-pad, or backdrilling.
• Experience with Ansys SIwave, HyperLynx, Sigrity, or similar PCB analysis tools.
• Experience with Altium 365, managed libraries, component lifecycle management, release workflows, and version control.
• Aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronics experience.
• Understanding of IPC Class 3 requirements.

In order to comply with the space technology export rules of the U.S. Government, such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), it is necessary to be a U.S. citizen, a lawful U.S. permanent resident, a protected individual as specified by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or possess eligibility to secure the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. For additional information on ITAR, please seek further details.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

AnySignal is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are committed to providing an accessible hiring process for all candidates.

AnySignal is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.