Senior Avionics PCB Layout Engineer

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion Corporation in Torrance, CA is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to own the layout and release of complex avionics PCBs for hypersonic missile systems. You’ll collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver flight-worthy hardware on aggressive schedules.

The role requires deep expertise in high-density multi-layer boards, IPC Class 3/3A, and coordination with vendors for DFM/DFX. You will mentor junior designers and drive layout quality across the team.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in PCB layout and electronics hardware development.
• Proficiency with Altium or equivalent tools.
• Experience with multi-layer, high-density boards (10–20+ layers).
• IPC Class 3/3A design experience.
• Experience coordinating with fabrication and assembly vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own PCB layout from initial placement through fabrication and assembly release for complex avionics hardware.
• Translate schematic intent and system requirements into robust, manufacturable PCB layouts.
• Drive component placement, stack-up definition, routing strategy, and constraint management across analog, digital, RF, and power domains.
• Lead PCB DFM/DFA reviews with fabrication and assembly vendors; close manufacturing issues through release.
• Develop and maintain PCB fabrication and assembly packages (Gerber/ODB++, BOMs, drawings).
• Interface directly with board houses to select materials, stack-ups, impedance targets, and DFX rules.
• Ensure designs meet IPC Class 3/3A and Castelion internal design standards.
• Maintain and expand the PCB component library; contribute to company-wide layout standards and best practices.
• Support signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI-focused layout trade studies.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, and software engineers through integration, test, and qualification.
• Support rapid iteration cycles and hardware re-spins in a fast-paced development environment.
• Provide technical guidance to junior PCB designers and review peer layouts.
• Communicate clearly across disciplines and sites to keep hardware on schedule.

Skills

PCB Layout

Altium

DFM/DFX

High-Density PCBs

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Castelion Corporation in Torrance, CA is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to own the layout and release of complex avionics PCBs for hypersonic missile systems. You’ll collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver flight-worthy hardware on aggressive schedules.

The role requires deep expertise in high-density multi-layer boards, IPC Class 3/3A, and coordination with vendors for DFM/DFX. You will mentor junior designers and drive layout quality across the team.