Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Designer (5+ years experience)

Coda Octopus Colmek, Inc.; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coda Octopus Colmek, Inc. in Murray, Utah, is seeking an experienced Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Designer with over 5 years of experience in developing rugged electronics. You will design, build, and test PCBs and PCBAs for military and commercial applications.

The ideal candidate has strong skills in circuit design, teamwork, and hands-on lab experience. A BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required, along with US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Possess 5+ years in the development of rugged electronics, PCBs, and PCBAs.
• Thorough understanding of modern PC technology and peripherals.
• Ability to design and build test jigs and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, build, test, and troubleshoot electronic circuitry and PCBAs.
• Perform technical refreshes on existing rugged computers.
• Support creation of system specs, datasheets, and manuals.

Skills

Design and troubleshooting of electronic circuits

Ability to work collaboratively

Proficient in Altium

Hands-on lab experience

Experienced with electronics test equipment

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Electronics testing equipment

Job description

Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Designer (5+ years experience)

Full Listing

Coda Octopus Engineering Inc., a division of Coda Octopus Group, is a certified small business in search of an experienced Electrical Engineer and PCBA Engineer who can design, build, and test board stacks, PCBs, and PCBAs for rugged military computing solutions and underwater sonar applications. Coda Octopus Engineering creates rugged electronics, software, and embedded computing solutions for military and commercial customers. Our small team of experienced and dedicated engineers work on programs spanning sustainment of legacy military electronics to new development using the latest state‑of‑the‑art technologies.

Job Description

In this role, you will design, simulate, build, test, and troubleshoot digital, analog, power electronics and mixed signal electronic circuitry and PCBAs that will be implemented into new and existing rugged computer products and underwater sonar systems.

This role may also require work estimations for proposals.

Main Job Functions

• Performs technical refreshes on existing rugged computers and electronics.
• Design, build, and troubleshoot electronic circuits in a lab environment to include digital, analog, mixed‑signal, and power electronics.
• Create and modify schematics and board designs in Altium.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods, software, and equipment.
• Support creation of system specs, datasheets, and manuals.
• Provide engineering support and guidance for new and existing product lines.
• Work closely with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure efficient production.
• Enjoy working with a diverse, motivated, and knowledgeable team in a small company setting where you may wear multiple hats at a time.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Possess 5+ years in the development of rugged electronics, PCBs, and PCBAs.
• Schematic and board tools experience, preferably Altium.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Thorough understanding of modern PC technology, peripherals, and buses.
• Extensive hands‑on lab experience: building PCBA, cables, system bring‑up, debugging, and troubleshooting to the component level.
• Experience with a wide variety of electronics test equipment.
• Ability to design and build test jigs and test fixtures.
• Ready to transition designs from development into production and support.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a US security clearance.