Senior PCB Designer (Radio Frequency (RF)

CesiumAstro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

HSA and FSA

Company stock options

Life, disability and retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro seeks a Senior PCB Designer (RF) to join its hardware team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on RF/mixed-signal PCB layout, library management, and collaboration with engineers across disciplines to deliver high-reliability aerospace electronics.

You will own complex layouts, including 30 GHz RF sections, high-density stacks, and integration with power and digital circuits. A hands-on, detail-oriented approach and strong teamwork are essential for meeting deadlines and quality targets.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience as a PCB Designer.
• Strong digital, written, and spoken communication with hardware/mechanical engineers.
• Experience with blind vias and microvias in PCB manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex RF and mixed-signal PCB layout in Altium Designer.
• Own intricate PCB layouts with 30 GHz RF, power, and digital on the same board.
• Generate and revise PCB drawings and release packages.

Skills

PCB layout

RF design

Schematic capture

Library management

High-frequency design

Engineering collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology

Tools

Altium Designer

Altium Enterprise

Arena PLM

MS Teams

Confluence

Jira

Job description

• We are looking to add a Senior PCB Designer (RF) to our team
• If you are excited about working in a startup environment, have a strong work ethic, and are passionate about cutting-edge electronics, we would like to hear from you
• In this position, you will perform PCB layout and library management for state-of-the-art power, digital, and RF electronics for aerospace applications
• Electronics design is a core part of the company’s business, and as such, these functions are critical
• You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from a highly talented team with state-of-the-art tools
• As a small company, the Cesium team “wears many hats
• ” Candidates should be comfortable with a varied workflow that may involve multitasking between PCB layout, library management, schematic capture, review, and other related tasks
• Perform complex RF and mixed-signal PCB layout in Altium Designer, working closely with engineers on staff
• Own intricate and challenging PCB layouts that often feature 30 GHz RF, power, and digital on the same board, with high density and complex stackups
• Generate and revise drawings and release packages for PCBs and assemblies
• Manage and maintain electronic component libraries in Altium Enterprise
• Generate and review schematic symbols and footprints
• Maintain templates for schematics, layouts, bills-of-materials (BOMs), and other documents

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision
• HSA and FSA
• Company stock options
• Life, disability and retirement plans

• 7 years of experience as a PCB Designer
• Strong digital, written, and spoken communication skills, especially in the context of working with hardware engineers and mechanical engineers to complete a layout
• Experience with advanced PCB manufacturing techniques such as blind vias and microvias
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong experience with Altium Designer
• Strong understanding of the technical principles of PCB layout, with a focus on high-frequency RF. This includes shielding and impedance matching among others
• Comfortability with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Confluence, and Jira
• Experience with high-reliability, aerospace, and/or IPC Class 3 designs
• The ability to work well under deadlines
• An eye for detail and commitment to excellence
• An Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or similar
• Experience with PLM systems such as Arena
• Experience managing an electronic component library