Senior Avionics PCB & Systems Engineer

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute's Tactical Aerospace division seeks a senior PCB layout engineer to design complex avionics PCBs and interconnect systems for MIL-SPEC flight hardware in a multidisciplinary team. You will develop PCBs, component libraries, and ensure high-speed signaling and RF layouts meet stringent standards.

The role requires a degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent, IPC CID certification, and extensive experience with Mentor Graphics PADS or Xpedition;

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related Engineering Technology with PCB layout certifications.
• CID certification is required; CID+ is preferred.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics PADS Professional and/or Xpedition.
• 6+ years in electronics development and configuration management.
• Understanding of signal integrity and high-speed PCB design.
• 18+ layer board design experience is expected.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Systems, Electrical and Mechanical engineers to develop PCBs and interconnect systems for MIL-SPEC avionics.
• Design PCBs and library components; generate interconnect libraries.
• Lead complex PCB layouts including microprocessors, FPGAs, BGAs and RF layouts.
• Support PCB assembly, parts ordering, LRU builds, and test activities.

Skills

PCB layout

Mentor Graphics PADS

Xpedition

IPC CID certification

High-speed PCB design

Interconnect design

18+ layer boards

Signal integrity

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology

High School Diploma with 25+ years related experience and PCB certifications

Tools

Mentor Graphics PADS Professional

Xpedition

Job description

Southwest Research Institute's Tactical Aerospace division seeks a senior PCB layout engineer to design complex avionics PCBs and interconnect systems for MIL-SPEC flight hardware in a multidisciplinary team. You will develop PCBs, component libraries, and ensure high-speed signaling and RF layouts meet stringent standards.

The role requires a degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent, IPC CID certification, and extensive experience with Mentor Graphics PADS or Xpedition;