PCB Layout Engineer III

Menlo Ventures; Laguna Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Equity options

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly is looking for a PCB Layout Engineer III to join their electrical engineering team in Laguna Beach, California. This role involves the design and layout of multi-layer PCBs for advanced spacecraft applications. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in PCB design. Proficiency with Altium Designer is essential.

The position operates in a hybrid work environment with most work performed on-site. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and equity options.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in PCB design and layout.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer.
• Solid understanding of electronics principles and PCB design rules.

Responsibilities

• Design and lay out multi-layer PCBs from 2-32 layers.
• Read and interpret electrical PCB schematics.
• Generate PCB fabrication and assembly documentation.

Skills

PCB design

Altium Designer

Electronics principles

Project ownership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Gerbers

BOMs

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset.We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking a skilled and motivated PCB Layout Engineer III to join our electrical engineering team. In this role, you will work closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, high-performance PCBAs for advanced spacecraft applications. You will contribute across the board design lifecycle — from schematic review through part placement, layout, design for manufacturability, and release to manufacturing — with growing ownership of increasingly complex designs. You bring solid hands‑on layout experience and a drive to develop your skills in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and lay out multi‑layer PCBs from 2‑32 layers across varying levels of complexity and density
• Read, interpret, and understand electrical PCB schematics to inform layout decisions
• Complete layout of digital and analog circuits, including power converters and mixed‑signal designs
• Generate PCB fabrication and assembly documentation including drawings, Gerbers, and BOMs
• Set up and manage PCB layer stack‑ups and design rules to meet electrical, thermal, and mechanical requirements
• Perform design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rules checks (ERC) to ensure layouts meet all physical and electrical requirements
• Support design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews with manufacturing partners
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to ensure board layouts meet all requirements and integrate into system architecture
• Assist with component creation, including electrical parameters and mechanical information
• Assist with shared component library and lifecycle management for existing and new components
• Help improve and document PCB design and procurement processes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field
• 3‑5 years of professional experience in PCB design and layout
• Proficiency with Altium Designer
• Experience managing shared component libraries with revision control
• Solid understanding of electronics principles, component functions, and PCB design rules
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, own projects, and drive them to completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of relevant IPC specifications and their implementation in PCB layout
• Experience with high‑speed digital and RF layout techniques
• Experience with power electronics layout
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations and thermal management layout techniques
• Knowledge of commonly used PCB materials and their typical applications
• Experience working with configuration management tools for production hardware
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: DEN: $110,000 - $155,000 | LB: $115,000 - $160,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location— Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach locations. While we observe a hybrid work environment, most work must be done on site.
• Work environment— the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands— the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.