Senior PCB Electrical Engineer – High-Speed Defense Systems

Kform; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kform, a defense technology leader, is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Sterling, VA to design, develop, and test PCB layouts and electrical systems for sophisticated products. You will work across analog, digital, RF, and high-speed circuits, ensuring manufacturability and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include schematics, PCB layout with Altium Designer, DFM and DFA, signal integrity analyses, and collaboration with mechanical, software, QA teams to deliver robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of PCB design experience, preferably in defense/aerospace.
• Proficient with Altium Designer and IPC standards for rigid PCBs.
• Experience with high-speed designs, controlled impedance and RF/microwave concepts.
• Ability to read schematics and specifications, and prototyping/testing.

Responsibilities

• Create schematics and PCB layouts for analog, digital, RF, and high-speed circuits using Altium Designer.
• Adhere to IPC standards and design for harsh environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, shock/vibration, and EMI/RFI.
• Implement design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) best practices to ensure efficient production and assembly.
• Perform signal integrity simulations and analyses for high-speed interfaces to ensure reliable performance.
• Generate comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including fabrication and assembly drawings, BOMs, drill files, and other necessary documentation.
• Develop prototype PCBs for testing and validation of designs, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software engineers, and quality assurance, to design complete product solutions.
• Perform board-level testing, simulation, and verification using tools like LabVIEW to ensure functionality and compliance with specifications.
• Assess designs for lifecycle considerations, component availability, and cost optimization to ensure long-term viability and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain and manage component libraries and design constraints within the PCB design software.

Skills

PCB design

High-speed design

Altium Designer

RF/microwave design

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

LabVIEW

Job description

Kform, a defense technology leader, is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Sterling, VA to design, develop, and test PCB layouts and electrical systems for sophisticated products. You will work across analog, digital, RF, and high-speed circuits, ensuring manufacturability and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include schematics, PCB layout with Altium Designer, DFM and DFA, signal integrity analyses, and collaboration with mechanical, software, QA teams to deliver robust