PCB Designer / Altium Librarian

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 170,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid healthcare

15-20+ days of PTO

Daily catered lunch

Equity opportunities

Competitive 401(k) matching

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a PCB Designer / Altium Librarian to own the PCB library and ensure data integrity. The role involves high-quality PCB layout and component library management within a controlled engineering environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in PCB design. Apex offers competitive compensation, excellent healthcare benefits, comprehensive PTO, and a vibrant office community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PCB design and layout.
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer.
• Experience working with fabrication and assembly vendors.

Responsibilities

• Perform schematic capture support and PCB layout for complex electronics.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure design integration.
• Maintain the Altium component library as the single source of truth.

Skills

PCB design

Altium Designer

High-speed design principles

Component library management

Collaboration with engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

PCB Designer / Altium Librarian

Own the PCB library and ensure data integrity from schematic to release.

Location: Los Angeles

Compensation: $124,000 - 170,500 USD / year

Job Tags: Product

About The Role

PCB Designer

Apex is seeking a highly detail oriented PCB Designer who will also serve as the Altium Librarian, responsible for both high quality PCB layout and the integrity of our electronic component library. This role is critical to ensuring design consistency, manufacturability, and configuration control across all avionics hardware programs. The ideal candidate combines strong layout skills with a disciplined approach to library management, part creation, and data governance within a controlled engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform schematic capture support and PCB layout for complex, high-reliability electronics (multilayer, high-speed, mixed-signal, and power designs)
• Execute constraint-driven layout including impedance control, differential routing (e.g., Ethernet), and power integrity considerations
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers to ensure design integration
• Generate and review fabrication and assembly drawings, stackups, and design notes
• Support DFM/DFA reviews with fabrication and assembly vendors
• Iterate designs based on prototype feedback, test results, and manufacturing input
• Own and maintain the Altium component library as the single source of truth for all PCB designs
• Create and manage symbols, footprints, and 3D models with strict adherence to internal standards
• Ensure all components are linked to approved part numbers in PLM (e.g., Teamcenter) Define and enforce library standards (naming conventions, parameter sets, lifecycle states, revision control)
• Perform library QA to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with standards (IPC, NASA, internal)
• Support engineers in proper part selection and usage of library components
• Support release processes from Altium Designer to PLM systems
• Ensure all design data packages are complete, consistent, and manufacturable at release
• Maintain traceability between schematic, layout, BOM, and PLM records
• Participate in ECO/NCR processes and implement design updates accordingly
• Contribute to fabrication/assembly notes, marking standards, and coating/staking documentation
• Drive consistency across projects by enforcing repeatable design practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in PCB design and layout
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer
• Demonstrated experience managing or contributing to a component library
• Solid understanding of: Multilayer PCB stackups and materials
• High-speed design principles (signal integrity, controlled impedance)
• Power distribution and grounding strategies
• Experience working with fabrication and assembly vendors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace, space, or other high-reliability industries
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-7351, IPC-A-610 Class 3)
• Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter
• Knowledge of configuration management and release workflows
• Experience with: Rigid-flex and HDI designs, Via-in-pad, blind/buried vias
• Design for environmental requirements (vibration, thermal, radiation considerations)

Why Join Apex?

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup backed by $200M in Series D funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

What We Offer For Full-time Employees:

• Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost

• Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

• Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%

• 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel

• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day

• Vibrant community: Monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and social gatherings for you and your family

• Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self

• World-class Playa Vista office with EV chargers, with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

• Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference

Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.