PCB Layout Engineer

IO Associates; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

IO Associates is seeking an experienced Senior PCB Layout Engineer for aerospace applications. The role focuses on high-current, mixed-signal boards, ensuring robust ground and EMI performance. A MSc in electrical engineering plus 5+ years of hands-on layout experience is required.

Proficiency in KiCad or Altium and knowledge of heavy copper, stackups, and fabrication processes are essential. You will work closely with engineers and suppliers in a cutting-edge European space program,

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on PCB layout experience across power and mixed-signal boards.
• Proficiency in KiCad, or solid experience with Altium or other tools.
• Understanding of power electronics layout constraints: switching loops, parasitics, thermal management, creepage/clearance.
• Knowledge of EMC-driven layout: grounding strategies, return paths, filter placement, shielding.
• Knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes: stackups, heavy copper, via technologies.

Skills

PCB layout

Power electronics

EMC practices

Grounding/return paths

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

KiCad

Altium

Job description

• Design power PCBs: high-current layout, heavy copper, busbars, creepage/clearance, and EMC-driven layout practices.
• Lay out mixed-signal boards: gate drive circuits, analog sensing chains, and MCU/digital sections with clean grounding and partitioning.
• Own the layout flow: library and footprint management, stackup definition, design rules, and fabrication outputs (Gerbers, drawings, assembly data).
• Work with PCB manufacturers and assemblers: DFM/DFA reviews, and support during fabrication and assembly.
• Support prototype bring-up and EMC testing, feeding lessons learned back into layout practices.

Profile required

• Professional engineering education (MSc or equivalent) in electrical engineering or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of hands-on PCB layout experience across power and mixed-signal boards.
• Proficiency in KiCad, or solid experience with Altium/other tools and a willingness to learn.
• Understanding of power electronics layout constraints: switching loops, parasitics, thermal management, creepage/clearance.
• Knowledge of EMC-driven layout: grounding strategies, return paths, filter placement, shielding.
• Knowledge with PCB fabrication and assembly processes: stackups, heavy copper, via technologies.

We offer:

• Your work will fly. Contribute directly to the future of space exploration and Sustainable Space.
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and development opportunities in the heart of the European space industry.
• A steep personal development path, working alongside world class aerospace engineers.
• Equity package and competitive compensation.
• A highly talented, dynamic and international team.