PCB Designer – High-Speed, RF & Power Electronics (Equity)

Lever, Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Seattle seeks a PCB Designer to create layouts for aircraft-grade electronics. You will translate schematics into robust PCBA designs, working closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.

Responsibilities include stack-up management, Gerber/ODB++ outputs, signal integrity, grounding and EMI mitigation, and ensuring manufacturability. The role offers a competitive salary and equity benefits.

Qualifications

• Direct PCB design experience
• Familiar with IPC standards and PCB materials
• Collaborate with EE/ME teams to translate schematics to manufacturable PCBA designs

Responsibilities

• Create PCB layouts for digital, analog, RF, high-speed and power electronics
• Plan and manage PCB stack-ups with fabrication vendors
• Interpret schematics and routing rules with engineers
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers for board form factor and connectors
• Apply best practices for signal integrity, grounding, EMI mitigation and thermal design
• Generate manufacturing docs (Gerber/ODB++), fabrication & assembly notes
• Ensure designs meet DFM requirements

Skills

PCB design

Scripting & automation

Signal integrity

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

IPC-2221/2222 standards

Gerber/ODB++ outputs

Job description

Shield AI in Seattle seeks a PCB Designer to create layouts for aircraft-grade electronics. You will translate schematics into robust PCBA designs, working closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.

Responsibilities include stack-up management, Gerber/ODB++ outputs, signal integrity, grounding and EMI mitigation, and ensuring manufacturability. The role offers a competitive salary and equity benefits.