Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer

Sky Limit Systems; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Limit Systems seeks an experienced PCB Designer to support the development of aerospace-grade electronic systems. You will design multi-layer PCBs, manage layouts, and collaborate with engineers from concept through prototype and production.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in PCB design, proficiency with Altium, Allegro, or OrCAD, and knowledge of signal integrity and IPC standards. This role offers challenging projects in a quality-driven, aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional PCB design/layout experience.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or comparable PCB design software.
• Experience designing complex, multi-layer boards with high-speed digital/analog circuitry.
• Understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC, ESD protection, and PCB manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with IPC standards IPC-2221/IPC-7351/IPC-A-600.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with rigid-flex or HDI PCB designs is a plus.
• Aerospace, avionics or high-reliability electronics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design multi-layer PCBs with high-speed digital, analog, RF, and power circuitry.
• Develop PCB layouts using Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or similar ECAD platforms.
• Implement signal integrity requirements: differential routing, impedance control, trace-length matching.
• Create and update schematics, libraries, and PCB design documentation.
• Generate manufacturing packages: Gerber, ODB++, BOMs, assembly drawings.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to optimize designs.
• Participate in design reviews focused on manufacturability, performance, and reliability.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Ensure designs comply with IPC standards and aerospace quality requirements.

Skills

PCB design

Signal integrity

High-speed design

HDI / rigid-flex

EMI/EMC

Education

Associate degree or tech cert in electronics/PCB design

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

OrCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced PCB Designer to support the development of advanced electronic systems used in aerospace and aviation applications. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in multi-layer PCB layout, high-speed circuit design, and electronic manufacturing who enjoys working alongside engineering teams from initial design through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design multi-layer PCBs incorporating high-speed digital, analog, RF, and power circuitry.
• Develop PCB layouts using Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or similar ECAD platforms.
• Implement signal integrity requirements, including differential pair routing, impedance control, and trace length matching.
• Create and update schematics, component libraries, and PCB design documentation.
• Generate manufacturing packages, including Gerber files, ODB++, BOMs, and assembly drawings.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to optimize board designs.
• Participate in design reviews focused on manufacturability (DFM/DFA), performance, and reliability.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and PCB design improvements.
• Ensure designs follow applicable IPC standards and aerospace quality requirements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional PCB design/layout experience.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or comparable PCB design software.
• Experience designing complex, multi-layer boards with high-speed digital and analog circuitry.
• Understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC, ESD protection, and PCB manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with IPC standards, including IPC-2221, IPC-7351, and IPC-A-600.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience with rigid-flex or HDI PCB designs is a plus.
• Aerospace, avionics, or other high-reliability electronics experience preferred.
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in electronics or PCB design.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on sophisticated electronic systems supporting aerospace and aviation technology.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Take ownership of PCB designs from layout through prototype and production.
• Contribute to technically challenging projects in a quality-driven engineering environment.