Senior PCB DFx Engineer — High-Reliability Defense/Aerospace

Viasat; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 142,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking an experienced Operations Engineering leader to drive PCB materials, producibility, and design-for-excellence for advanced electronic systems. You will accelerate manufacturability, reliability, and cross-functional collaboration across design, manufacturing, quality, programs, and suppliers.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in PCB fabrication/DFx, deep HDI and RF/microwave knowledge, and a track record with aerospace/defense programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in PCB fabrication, PCB technology, DFx, or PCB manufacturing engineering
• Extensive knowledge of HDI fabrication, micro-vias, sequential lamination, controlled impedance, RF materials, and PCB technologies built for high reliability
• Solid understanding of IPC standards including IPC-2221/2222, IPC-601X, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001
• Familiarity with Mentor Xpedition, Zuken, Cadence Allegro, Valor, CAM350, Minitab, Jira, Agile, and Oracle
• Proven experience supporting aerospace, defense, military, airborne, or space hardware programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous projects and influence technical decisions across multi-functional teams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• US Government position. US Citizenship required
• Active DoD Clearance or ability to obtain
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Guide in HDI, RF/microwave, high-speed digital, rigid-flex, and high-reliability PCB technologies
• Review stack-ups, materials, controlled impedance requirements, via structures, fabrication drawings, and manufacturing specifications
• Lead PCB Design for Fabrication reviews from concept through production
• Collaborate with global PCB fabrication suppliers to optimize yield, quality, cost, and schedule
• Drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions for fabrication and reliability issues
• Develop and maintain PCB design guidelines, standards, and procedures across the enterprise
• Support multiple concurrent development programs and critical design reviews

Skills

HDI fabrication

RF/microwave

High-speed digital

Rigid-flex

High reliability PCB

IPC standards

Mentor Xpedition

Zuken

Cadence Allegro

Valor

CAM350

Minitab

Jira

Agile

Oracle

Aerospace programs

Project management

Communication skills

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Mentor Xpedition

Zuken

Cadence Allegro

Valor

CAM350

Minitab

Jira

Agile

Oracle

Job description

Viasat is seeking an experienced Operations Engineering leader to drive PCB materials, producibility, and design-for-excellence for advanced electronic systems. You will accelerate manufacturability, reliability, and cross-functional collaboration across design, manufacturing, quality, programs, and suppliers.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in PCB fabrication/DFx, deep HDI and RF/microwave knowledge, and a track record with aerospace/defense programs.