Principal PCB Design Engineer

Terran Orbital Corporation; Irvine (CA); In loco; USD 170.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

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Company-paid health coverage

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Education reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Principal PCB Design Engineer to lead complex board‑level design efforts for space applications. You will drive best practices, mentor engineers, and shape long‑term technical direction for the PCB team.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of PCB design experience, deep Altium knowledge, and a proven track record in high‑density, high‑reliability boards, from concept through fabrication and deployment in aerospace environments.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of PCB design experience with multi‑layer, high‑reliability boards.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer and high‑speed digital design.
• Experience taking PCB designs from concept to fabrication and production.
• Ability to lead technical decision‑making and mentor others.

Mansioni

• Serve as the technical SME for PCB design, guiding architecture, layout strategies, component selection, stackups, routing constraints, and overall design integrity.
• Lead the design and execution of complex, high‑density, mixed‑signal, RF, and power electronics circuit boards used in space and aerospace applications.
• Collaborate closely with Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Reliability teams to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule targets.
• Drive design reviews, including schematic, layout, DFM, DFA, and signal/power integrity assessments.
• Develop and enforce PCB design standards, workflows, libraries, and best practices across the team.
• Partner with leadership to refine long‑term organizational structure, capabilities, and staffing as the PCB team grows.
• Manage vendor interactions related to fabrication and assembly, including stackup development, build notes, and manufacturing constraints.
• Support failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions on PCB‑related issues.
• Maintain strong documentation discipline to support flight hardware traceability and audit requirements.

Conoscenze

High-speed design

Signal integrity

RF considerations

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Formazione

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

Altium Designer

Descrizione del lavoro

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Principal PCB Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Manager, PCB Design, the Principal PCB Design Engineer will lead complex board‑level design efforts, drive best practices, and help shape the long‑term technical direction of the team. This role is critical to supporting current program needs while also providing future leadership capability as the organization evolves. Candidates with experience in aerospace or space‑qualified electronics will be highly preferred.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical SME for PCB design, guiding architecture, layout strategies, component selection, stackups, routing constraints, and overall design integrity.
• Lead the design and execution of complex, high‑density, mixed‑signal, RF, and power electronics circuit boards used in space and aerospace applications.
• Collaborate closely with Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Reliability teams to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule targets.
• Drive design reviews, including schematic, layout, DFM, DFA, and signal/power integrity assessments.
• Develop and enforce PCB design standards, workflows, libraries, and best practices across the team.
• Partner with leadership to refine long‑term organizational structure, capabilities, and staffing as the PCB team grows.
• Manage vendor interactions related to fabrication and assembly, including stackup development, build notes, and manufacturing constraints.
• Support failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions on PCB‑related issues.
• Maintain strong documentation discipline to support flight hardware traceability and audit requirements.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in PCB design, including ownership of complex, multi‑layer, high‑reliability board designs.
• Deep proficiency with industry‑standard ECAD tools (Altium Designer preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise in high‑speed digital design, power distribution design, RF considerations, and signal/power integrity principles.
• Experience driving PCB designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, validation, and release to production.
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles and working with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors.
• Ability to lead technical decision‑making, mentor others, and influence cross‑functional design outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort presenting technical content to engineering leadership.
• Must be a U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience designing electronics for space or aerospace environments (radiation considerations, thermal constraints, reliability requirements, derating standards, etc.).
• Experience with IPC standards (IPC‑2221/2222, IPC‑6012, etc.).
• Familiarity with ECSS, NASA, or MIL standards related to electronic hardware.
• Experience developing or managing PCB libraries and design processes.
• Prior experience providing informal leadership or mentorship within an engineering team.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case‑by‑case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

Salary Range

$170,000 - $210,000 USD

Full‑time positions only:

• 100% Company‑paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end‑to‑end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on‑orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant 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. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Terran Orbital Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.