PCB Designer / Engineer

Astronics Corporation; East Aurora (NY); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with company contribution

Quarterly bonus tied to profitability

Health/vision/dental coverage

Paid holidays

Hybrid/remote optional

Descripción de la vacante

Astronics Corporation is seeking an experienced PCB Designer/Engineer in East Aurora, NY. You’ll design complex high-reliability PCBs, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability.

You will own fabrication documentation, maintain libraries, and support DFMA initiatives while working in a flexible hybrid/remote setup. A strong background in aerospace/electronics is required and relocation is not specified.

Formación

• 10+ years of hands-on PCB layout experience in aerospace/defense/automotive or complex electronics.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology or Computer Engineering preferred; associate degree plus 5 years considered.

Responsabilidades

• Design complex, multi-layer PCB layouts including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex.
• Enforce impedance control, differential routing, propagation delay, EMI/EMC mitigation for signal integrity.
• Develop documentation packages (Gerbers, ODB++, 2D/3D drawings, BOMs) and manage libraries per IPC standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to drive DFM and DFA.
• Provide design support for fabrication and act as technical point of contact for suppliers.
• Support product development and test equipment layouts and designs.
• Guide junior designers and establish best practices.

Conocimientos

PCB layout

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Siemens Xpedition

IPC standards

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Herramientas

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Siemens Xpedition

PADS

Descripción del empleo

East Aurora, New York, United States; United States

Astronics is a publicly traded global aerospace company and a dynamic manufacturer for the aviation and aerospace market in commercial air transport, business/private jet, and military air/ground vehicles. Luminescent Systems, a division of Astronics Corporation in East Aurora, NY, is looking for an experienced PCB Designer/Engineer to join its engineering team.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for designing complex mixed-signal, multi-layer SMT and thru-hole printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in new and existing products as well as test equipment. You'll work closely with design engineers to create schematics and layouts, maintain the PCB component library, provide system-level training, and support surface mount assembly by creating and maintaining stencil and reflow fixture drawings. This is a hands‑on, high-visibility role — you'll be the go‑to expert for PCBs within the organization.

This position may offer a flexible hybrid/remote work arrangement, allowing employees to work from home with occasional in‑office collaboration as needed.

What You'll Do

• Design complex, multi-layer rigid, flex, and rigid‑flex PCB layouts, handling dense component placement and routing constraints.
• Enforce design rules for impedance control, differential pair routing, propagation delay, and EMI/EMC mitigation to maintain signal and power integrity.
• Apply advanced layout strategies to optimize high-speed digital, analog, and RF circuits while adhering to strict industry standards for reliability, signal integrity, and manufacturability.
• Own complete fabrication and assembly documentation packages (Gerbers, ODB++, 2D/3D drawings, bills of materials) and maintain component libraries in accordance with IPC standards.
• Partner with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to drive design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
• Provide necessary documentation for circuit board fabrication and serve as the point of contact for external supplier technical questions.
• Support product development and test equipment development.
• Work with other Astronics divisions on PCB designs/layouts, including library management.
• Guide junior and intermediate designers, review layouts, and establish team best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• 10+ years of hands‑on PCB layout experience, ideally in high‑reliability fields like aerospace, defense, automotive, or complex commercial electronics.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology or Computer Engineering preferred; an Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent practical experience plus an additional 5 years of experience will also be considered.
• High degree of electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Natural mentor and teacher, able to guide junior and intermediate designers and establish team best practices.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, able to partner effectively with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Comfortable serving as the go‑to technical point of contact for internal teams and external suppliers.

Technical Skills

• High level of knowledge of electronic components and packages.
• Advanced skills in industry‑standard tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or Siemens Xpedition; experience with Altium and/or PADS is ideal.
• Deep understanding of IPC standards (e.g., IPC‑2221, IPC Class 3).
• Primarily office‑based, with occasional in‑office collaboration if working a hybrid/remote arrangement.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 25 lbs.

Why You'll Enjoy Working Here:

• Flexibility that works: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, plus a potential flexible hybrid/remote work arrangement.
• Culture of Balance & Growth – We believe in creating space for life outside of work while offering constant opportunities to sharpen your skills and grow your career.
• Pay range: $75,000 - $95,000 to be influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs.
• Competitive rewards: Benefits start the first of the month after hire, quarterly bonus tied to company profitability, 401(k) with 3% company contribution, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid holidays (including a full Christmas week shutdown), and comprehensive health/vision/dental coverage.

Ready to build a rewarding career in aerospace electronics?

• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit at a workstation and utilize a PC for long periods of time. Requirements may also include climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Due to federal contract obligations, this position requires US Person status in accordance with ITAR.

Astronics LSI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call 716-655-0800. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side‑by‑side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer‑focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com .

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