Senior PCB Designer

Wencor Group; Camarillo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

PTO and Holidays

HSA and FSA

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD

Voluntary Coverages

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

9/80 workweek

Job summary

Lucix Corporation, a leader in RF active and passive units for satellite payloads, seeks a Senior PCB Designer in California to execute high‑frequency PCB layouts and deliver complete fabrication packages. You’ll work with RF and hardware engineers, ensure impedance, grounding, and manufacturability, and produce release‑ready drawings and outputs.

Strong ownership and detail focus are essential. You will collaborate with PCB vendors, apply RF techniques, and help define stackups while meeting

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field OR equivalent hands‑on PCB layout experience
• 5+ years of PCB layout experience
• Experience with OrCAD PCB Designer
• Experience designing high frequency (up to 31 GHz) RF PCBs
• Demonstrated ownership of PCB layout process
• Working knowledge of Multilayer PCB construction, controlled impedance fundamentals, and grounding / return path behavior
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and operate in a high‑paced environment
• Familiarity with BluePrint and ODB++ generation preferred
• Experience with EMC and EMI mitigation preferred
• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-6012, IPC-2221, IPC-7351) preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for PCB layout and design for power, analog, digital, and RF printed circuit boards
• Create library parts and maintain CIS component database
• Execute multilayer PCB layouts for RF, mixed-signal, and power designs
• Place and route components with consideration for signal integrity, return paths, grounding, and manufacturability
• Implement controlled impedance routing based on defined stackups
• Apply RF layout techniques including isolation, via stitching, and shielding strategies
• Support stackup definition and routing feasibility analysis
• Generate complete, release-ready fabrication and assembly documentation
• Produce ODB++ manufacturing outputs using BluePrint
• Identify and eliminate layout risks prior to release
• Drive layout feasibility and resolve constraints early in design
• Incorporate design review feedback efficiently and accurately
• Work directly with engineers and PCB vendors to ensure designs meet intent and build requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

PCB layout design

OrCAD PCB Designer

RF PCB design

Multilayer PCB

Signal integrity

Documentation

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering degree OR equivalent PCB layout experience

Tools

BluePrint

ODB++

Job description

Lucix Corporation, a subsidiary of HEICO’s Electronic Technologies Group has steadily evolved to become the world leader in RF Active and Passive Units, Subsystems, and Assemblies, for Commercial, Civil and Defense Satellite Payloads. Lucix also provides RF hardware for Airborne and Ground Systems. All hardware is designed, qualified, manufactured, tested, and delivered from Lucix facilities in California, USA.

We are seeking an experienced Senior PCB Designer to join our team. This role is responsible for executing PCB designs that meet electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing requirements with a high degree of accuracy and completeness. You will work closely with RF and hardware engineers through iterative design cycles. Success in this role requires strong fundamentals, attention to detail, and ownership of your designs from initial placement through release.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for PCB layout and design for power, analog, digital, and RF printed circuit boards
• Create library parts and maintain CIS component database
• Execute multilayer PCB layouts for RF, mixed-signal, and power designs
• Place and route components with consideration for signal integrity, return paths, grounding, and manufacturability
• Implement controlled impedance routing based on defined stackups
• Apply RF layout techniques including isolation, via stitching, and shielding strategies
• Support stackup definition and routing feasibility analysis
• Generate complete, release-ready fabrication and assembly documentation
• Produce ODB++ manufacturing outputs using BluePrint
• Identify and eliminate layout risks prior to release
• Drive layout feasibility and resolve constraints early in design
• Incorporate design review feedback efficiently and accurately
• Work directly with engineers and PCB vendors to ensure designs meet intent and build requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full time employees which includes:

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• HSA and FSA
• Traditional 401(k) with company match
• Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Voluntary Coverages (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• We have a 9/80 workweek that provides employees with every other Friday off

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Lucix Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field OR equivalent hands‑on PCB layout experience
• Experience with OrCAD PCB Designer
• 5+ years of PCB layout experience
• Experience designing high frequency (up to 31 GHz) RF PCBs
• Demonstrated ownership of PCB layout process
• Working knowledge of Multilayer PCB construction, controlled impedance fundamentals, and grounding / return path behavior
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and operate in a high‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across disciplines
• Familiarity with BluePrint and ODB++ generation preferred
• Experience with EMC and EMI mitigation preferred
• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-6012, IPC-2221, IPC-7351) preferred

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$104,000.00 - $146,000.00 / year

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