PCB Designer

AnySignal; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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 own the design and manufacture of highly integrated RF devices used by space customers.

You will work with a small team of software, hardware, and FPGA engineers to shepherd the product from initial design to delivery. Requirements include 3+ years of PCB layout experience, strong Altium Designer skills, RF/microwave layouts, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional PCB layout experience.
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer.
• Experience with RF and microwave layouts, including controlled-impedance lines and matching networks.
• 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.

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.

Skills

PCB layout

Altium Designer

RF/microwave

Grounding/SI/EMI

DFM/DFA

Schematic reading

High-speed design

Tools

Altium Designer

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.

We care more about demonstrated ownership and sound design judgment than checking every preferred qualification.

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.