Senior PCB Design Engineer – High-Speed & Power

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems in Rancho Bernardo seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and layout complex PCBs for high-speed digital and power applications. You will use Altium Designer across R&D and productization, guiding manufacturing data from schematics to fabrication.

The role emphasizes ECAD proficiency, legacy-system improvements, and leading junior designers while ensuring integration with aerospace and defense systems and meeting strict schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with progressive experience.
• Strong PCB design and ECAD knowledge for high-speed systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.
• Experience leading/designing complex PC boards and mid-to-senior teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex PCBs for high-speed digital and power applications.
• Create ECAD layouts, define part libraries, and generate manufacturing data.
• Lead and mentor junior PCB designers; apply design standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to meet schedules and performance goals.

Skills

PCB design

High-speed digital

ECAD concepts

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems in Rancho Bernardo seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and layout complex PCBs for high-speed digital and power applications. You will use Altium Designer across R&D and productization, guiding manufacturing data from schematics to fabrication.

The role emphasizes ECAD proficiency, legacy-system improvements, and leading junior designers while ensuring integration with aerospace and defense systems and meeting strict schedules.