Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer

Rajant Corporation; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rajant Corporation in Malvern, PA is seeking a skilled PCB Design Engineer with 5–10 years of RF, high-speed, and mixed-signal PCB design experience to join our hardware engineering team in Malvern, PA. Lead complex multilayer designs and collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong signal integrity knowledge and hands-on experience with Altium, Cadence Allegro, or OrCAD, plus DFM/DFT and EMI/EMC awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of PCB layout & design experience, RF/high-frequency.
• Proficiency in PCB CAD tools: Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or OrCAD.
• Strong RF layout techniques, including controlled impedance routing, vias, ground planes.
• DFM/DFT experience; IPC-2221 and IPC-A-600 knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design RF, analog, and high-speed digital PCBs.
• Translate schematics to optimized layouts with RF/SI focus.
• Perform component placement and controlled impedance routing.
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation.
• Support prototyping and board bring-up with test equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Participate in design reviews and RF validation.
• Maintain RF component models and footprints.

Skills

RF design

High-speed PCB

Signal integrity

DFM/DFT

IPC standards

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

OrCAD

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Rajant Health Incorporated (RHI) is building a healthcare assurance ecosystem to enable proactive and personalized health. We provide personalized health insights that improve diagnostics, therapeutics, communication, and the overall patient experience.

Our monitoring solutions, data integration, and advanced analytics transform raw data into actionable insights for clinical, biomedical, and research applications. Our portfolio includes Cowbell®, Q-Stat®, and Trovomics®—innovative technologies supporting large animal monitoring, remote health management, biomarker identification, and next-generation health discovery.

Based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, RHI develops intelligent healthcare technologies that make complex health data understandable and actionable for researchers, healthcare providers, and individuals.

Backed by our parent company, Rajant Corporation, with more than 25 years of innovation in intelligent edge networking and mission-critical connectivity, RHI is advancing the future of connected healthcare through AI, edge computing, and real-time health intelligence. For more information, visit RajantHealth.com or follow Rajant Health on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PCB Design Engineer to join our hardware engineering team in Malvern, PA. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of hands‑on experience in RF, high‑speed, and mixed‑signal PCB design, with a strong understanding of signal integrity, controlled impedance, and design for manufacturability (DFM).

You will play a critical role in designing complex multilayer PCBs used in cutting‑edge products, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams including electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & develop RF, analog, & high‑speed digital PCBs using industry‑standard EDA tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Mentor Graphics).
• Work with electrical engineers to translate schematics into optimized PCB layouts, with emphasis on high density, RF performance and signal integrity.
• Perform advanced component placement, controlled impedance routing, and high‑frequency design practices.
• Conduct thorough DRC/ERC checks and resolve layout and signal quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with EMI/EMC standards and best practices.
• Generate complete fabrication and assembly documentation (Gerbers, BOMs, pick‑and‑place files, etc.).
• Support prototyping, bring‑up, debugging of RF boards using lab test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, & oscilloscopes.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers during fabrication and production.
• Participate in design reviews and RF performance validation.
• Maintain PCB libraries and ensure RF component models and footprints are accurate.
• Contribute to improving design workflows and integrating best practices for RF and mixed‑signal PCB design.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in PCB layout and design, including RF and high‑frequency circuits.
• Proficiency in PCB CAD tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or OrCAD.
• Strong understanding of RF PCB layout techniques, including controlled impedance routing, via management, ground plane strategies, and isolation techniques.
• Experience with DFM/DFT, and knowledge of industry standards such as IPC‑2221 and IPC‑A‑600.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing RF/microwave PCBs in the 2.4 GHz to 30+ GHz range.
• Experience with rigid-flex PCB design and high‑density interconnects (HDI).
• Background in consumer electronics, aerospace/defense, telecom, or IoT products.
• Familiarity with MCAD/ECAD integration and mechanical constraints.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (FCC, CE) related to RF design.

WHY JOIN RAJANT HEALTH:

• Help build innovative healthcare technologies that improve diagnostics, therapeutics, and patient outcomes.
• Work with a collaborative team of engineers, scientists, and healthcare innovators solving complex technical challenges.
• Contribute to AI, edge computing, cloud, and connected health solutions that make a real‑world impact.
• Grow your career in a fast‑moving organization backed by Rajant Corporation's engineering expertise.
• Make a meaningful contribution to the future of personalized and connected healthcare.

READY TO BUILD WHAT’S NEXT?

If you're ready to help build healthcare technologies that improve lives and solve complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today.

Employment Type:

Full‑Time with benefits.

Location:

Morehead, KY. On‑Site.

Rajant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental impairment, sexual orientation or any other category protected under federal, state or local law. Rajant is a USG Contractor and complies with all US laws, regulations and Executive Orders.