PCB Designer II/III - Aerospace

340 Crane Electronics, Inc.; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental or life insurance starting day

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronics in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a PCB Designer II/III to join our on-site team. You will collaborate with engineers to create and manage detailed PCB layouts and documentation for complex projects, supporting design and fabrication of new products while resolving issues on mature products.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior designers, leading layout reviews, and ensuring compliance with MIL-STD and IPC standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PCB layout and design experience (Level II) or 5+ years (Level III) in aerospace/defense.
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Math, or CAD.
• Proficiency in Altium design software.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD and IPC drawing standards.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specialized electrical, mechanical, or electro-mechanical drawings to a high degree of accuracy.
• Incorporate engineering change orders and revise associated documentation packages.
• Support and interpret schematics, fabrication, and assembly documentation.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and feedback.
• Maintain and update internal documents to align with evolving industry standards, including MIL-STD, IPC, and company procedures.
• Review and refine sketches, layouts, and engineering designs to meet customer requirements and specifications.
• Perform or assist with the selection and procurement of materials and components, including custom and off-the-shelf parts.
• Automate repetitive tasks using scripts to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with engineers and other personnel to ensure accurate designs, timely delivery, and project success.
• Mentor and train less experienced designers in best practices and advanced design techniques.
• Field questions and provide technical support to fabrication and assembly vendors.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements

Skills

PCB layout

Altium

High-speed design

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Math, CAD

Tools

Altium

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a PCB Designer II/III at our Lynnwood, WA location. This is an on-site position.

About Crane: Crane Aerospace and Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace and Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace and Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace and defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace and Electronics!

The PCB Designer II/III collaborates with Engineers and other Designers to create and manage engineering drawings and documentation for complex projects. This role involves supporting the design and fabrication of new products, resolving manufacturing and sustaining issues for mature products, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of product documentation. The PCB Designer is expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes. More experienced PCB Designers are expected to mentor less experienced designers and lead layout design reviews. This position emphasizes customer satisfaction and adherence to industry standards.

Essential Functions

• Prepare specialized electrical, mechanical, or electro-mechanical drawings to a high degree of accuracy.
• Incorporate engineering change orders and revise associated documentation packages.
• Support and interpret schematics, fabrication, and assembly documentation.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and feedback.
• Maintain and update internal documents to align with evolving industry standards, including MIL-STD, IPC, and company procedures.
• Review and refine sketches, layouts, and engineering designs to meet customer requirements and specifications.
• Perform or assist with the selection and procurement of materials and components, including custom and off-the-shelf parts.
• Automate repetitive tasks using scripts to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with engineers and other personnel to ensure accurate designs, timely delivery, and project success.
• Mentor and train less experienced designers in best practices and advanced design techniques.
• Field questions and provide technical support to fabrication and assembly vendors.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Level II: 3+ years of experience; Level III: 5+ years of PCB layout and design experience, specifically in the aerospace defense industry.
• Education: Associate degree in a technically oriented discipline (e.g., Engineering Technology, Math, CAD).
• Knowledge: Proficiency in Altium design application, strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, power supply, and high-speed designs, experience managing ECAD symbol, part, and footprint libraries, familiarity with fabrication and assembly processes for PCBs, Proficiency with industry drawing standards (e.g., MIL-STD, IPC).
• Skills: Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, ability to create and manage complex designs with attention to detail, Effective time management and task prioritization, ability to present technical subjects and mentor team members.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC Certified Interconnect Designer (IPC-CID).
• Experience in the design and development of analog and digital circuitry, programmable and discrete logic.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize complete drawing packages for design projects.
• Experience working directly with fabrication and assembly vendors

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Requires work with small to medium size hand and power tools
• Occasional travel to customer and outside test lab facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product testing support, and to attend technical seminars
• May need to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%) Standing: 10% (percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task) Sitting: 90% (percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task)
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets
• Workspace: cubicle/desk/lab

Top Benefits

• Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace and Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.

Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

Salary Range

• Level II: $91,200 - 115,000 USD Annual
• Level III: $121,600 - $149,000 USD Annual

Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.