Senior High-Speed PCB Layout Engineer — Drones

Telemetry Today LLC; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401K savings plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Skydio, the leading US drone company, is seeking a PCB Layout Engineer to own complex PCBAs and drive high-density, high-speed layouts. You will collaborate with EE, RF, and Mechanical teams to ensure manufacturability and performance.

You’ll set design standards, optimize libraries, and work with vendors to ensure impedance control and DFM/DFT readiness. FAA 107 encouraged for all employees and relocation may be offered.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in hands-on PCB layout for high-speed, high-density, and mixed-signal systems.
• Expert in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD (17.2/25.1), with a proven track record designing complex boards.
• Strong grasp of component placement, SI/PI, EMI/EMC, and impedance control principles.
• Proficient in rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCB design for high-performance embedded systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills across EE, ME, RF, and manufacturing teams.
• Nice to have scripting/automation in PCB tools or robotics/drones.

Responsibilities

• Own layout of Skydio’s complex PCBAs for next generation products: outline definition, stack-up design, high-density placement, precision routing, and release to manufacturing.
• Establish and maintain design standards, libraries, and workflows across product generations.
• Partner with electrical, mechanical, RF, and manufacturing engineers to resolve trade-offs and deliver robust, manufacturable designs.
• Collaborate with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to ensure impedance control and DFM/DFT compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in tool flows, library management, and design review processes, including automation opportunities.

Skills

High-speed PCB layout

High-density layout

Mixed-signal systems

Signal integrity

EMI/EMC

Impedance control

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Cadence Allegro/OrCAD

Job description

Skydio, the leading US drone company, is seeking a PCB Layout Engineer to own complex PCBAs and drive high-density, high-speed layouts. You will collaborate with EE, RF, and Mechanical teams to ensure manufacturability and performance.

You’ll set design standards, optimize libraries, and work with vendors to ensure impedance control and DFM/DFT readiness. FAA 107 encouraged for all employees and relocation may be offered.