PCB Layout Designer

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum Healthcare Benefits

Generous company holiday calendar

16 weeks paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Designer in Costa Mesa, CA. This role involves designing high-reliability PCB layouts for military-grade hardware. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, proficiency in Altium, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineers, creating manufacturable designs, and managing multiple projects. Competitive salary range is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, with extensive benefits including healthcare, paid leave, and mental health resources.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in PCB Layout or Design.
• Full understanding of PCB Layout techniques to meet requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.

Responsibilities

• Produce printed circuit board designs supporting all products.
• Create high-reliability, manufacturable assemblies.
• Review and critique layouts before final delivery.

Skills

PCB Layout techniques

Altium Designer

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

Altium Designer CAD tools

Job description

PCB Layout Designer

Design and validate high-reliability PCB layouts supporting military-grade hardware

Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States

Compensation: $120,000 - 180,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Product

About The Role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Anduril is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Designer based in Costa Mesa, CA. This individual will contribute to develop next generation of hardware for our various product lines. The ideal candidate will have a high degree ownership of PCB lifecycles and will sustain the necessary changes to the layout designs. Extensive Altium experience will be a key, in addition to having excellent communication and documentation skills. They will work on multiple projects simultaneously and will need to ensure commitment dates are met without affecting quality and to meet commitment dates.

What You'll Do

• Work directly with engineers to produce printed circuit board designs supporting all Anduril's products
• Apply modern design standards and guidelines to create high-reliability, highly manufacturable assemblies
• Implement combinations of high-speed digital, precision analog, RF, and high-power designs
• Work with team to refine internal guidelines for design for manufacturing (DFM) and quality fabrication and assembly outputs
• Contribute to team processes for PCB design, part creation, and library/database standards
• Aid with part library creation and management
• Review and critique layouts before final delivery
• Work in a fast-paced environment, having to juggle multiple concurrent projects and customers

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in PCB Layout or Design
• Full understanding of PCB Layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply best practices appropriate for each design
• Ability to determine work priorities based on broad direction from management
• Expertise in applying relevant IPC standards, CID, CID+ certification
• Experience using Altium Designer CAD tools
• Experience with developing component libraries and library management
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to work within our company and team culture
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Expert level with Alitum Designer CAD tools

Salary Range

US Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 USD.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.