PCB Designer

Corvid Technologies; Mooresville (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Generous PTO & Holidays

ESOP program

Lakefront campus amenities

Job summary

Corvid Technologies in Mooresville, NC is seeking an experienced PCB Designer to drive the end-to-end PCB design cycle, including ECAD layout, library development, and complex multi-layer routing for IPC Class 2 and Class 3 designs.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers and suppliers to perform DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews, establish component and library standards, and ensure accurate 3D STEP models and enclosure fitment.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Experience with Altium Designer for ECAD layout and library tasking.
• Impedance control, stack-up design, and SI/EMI best practices preferred.
• CID or CID+ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Layout Execution: multi-layer PCB routing for IPC Class 2 and 3 designs, including high-speed interfaces and power circuits.
• Output Generation: fabrication/assembly packages (Gerber, ODB++, drill files, PnP drawings).
• 3D Modeling: integrate STEP models and ensure PCB-to-enclosure fitment with Mechanical Engineers.
• Component Creation: develop schematic symbols and footprints; lifecycle management.
• Standards Knowledge: IPC-6011/12/13, IPC-2221/22/23, IPC-7351, J-STD-001.

Skills

Altium Designer

ECAD layout

PCB design

High-speed routing

Schematic capture

Education

CID or CID+ certification

Tools

Altium CoDesigner

Job description

Corvid Technologies' growing product portfolio requires the addition of an experienced PCB Designer to support a variety of current and planned programs. The ideal candidate possesses dedicated ECAD layout and library experience, demonstrating deep expertise through the complete PCB design cycle. This role requires a hybrid specialist capable of managing complex multi-layer routing while driving end-to-end component creation and lifecycle management.

The engineer in this role will work collaboratively with technical groups across the organization that require electronic hardware for their respective programs. Candidate will work closely with electrical engineers to create/maintain hierarchical schematics as well as coordinating with suppliers (and engineers) to conduct DFM, DFA (Assembly), and DFT (Test) reviews ensuring higher yields and lower production costs. While supporting PCB development, candidate will work to establish component and library standards, including naming conventions and layer assignments.

Typical Tasking Will Include

• Layout Execution: Perform multi-layer PCB routing on IPC Class 2 and Class 3 designs, including high-speed digital interfaces, sensitive analog signals, signal conditioning, power supply circuits, and fast high current dump loops in flex, rigid-flex, and rigid designs
• Output Generation: Prepare comprehensive fabrication and assembly packages (Gerber, ODB++, Drill files, Pick-and-Place, Fabrication, and Assembly drawings).
• 3D Modeling: Integrate accurate STEP models for all components to ensure precise mechanical clearance checking. Altium CoDesigner preferred. Coordinate with Mechanical Engineers to ensure PCB-to-Enclosure fitment.
• Component Creation: Develop and maintain schematic symbols and high-density PCB footprints (IPC-7351 compliant) within the Altium environment. Component lifecycle management experience preferred.
• Standards Knowledge: IPC-6011, IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-2221, IPC-2222, IPC-2223, IPC-7351, J-STD-001.

Requirements

• Candidate must be a US Citizen
• Demonstrated experience with Altium Designer, including for ECAD layout and library tasking
• Experience with impedance control and stack-up design is beneficial, knowledge of signal integrity (SI) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) best practices are preferred
• CID (Certified Interconnect Designer) or CID+ certification is preferred

About Corvid

Corvid Technologies is a unique organization focused on analyzing, developing and manufacturing next generation technology for Aerospace, DoW, and commercial customers. Our engineering focus provides team members the opportunity to work on challenging technology efforts – doing work that excites them and meets the needs of our customers.

Why Work Here

Corvid offers a unique combination of cutting-edge defense technology and lifestyle perks you won't find anywhere else:

• Phenomenal benefits, including industry-leading health coverage, comprehensive retirement plans, generous time-off policies, and gym membership reimbursement to support your wellness goals
• Professional development and growth opportunities combined with generous PTO & Holidays allows team members to have both personal and professional accomplishments
• ESOP program that provides direct stake in the company's long-term success
• Lake front Campus with amenities including fire pits, outdoor grills, pickleball and basketball courts, frisbee golf course, paddleboards, and lakeside trails