Senior PCB Layout Designer

L3 Harris; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Rochester, NY is seeking a Senior PCB Layout Designer to lead PCB design processes and mentor junior designers. The role involves working with advanced radio communication equipment for military and first responders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and extensive experience in PCB design. Competitive compensation based on experience; includes comprehensive benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Benefits

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of experience or a Graduate Degree and 7 years.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum 13 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Mentor PADS layout software for PCB designs.
• Collaborate with design teams to address manufacturing issues.
• Create PCB stackups and model‑controlled impedance.
• Develop complex PCB layouts using various methodologies.
• Perform peer reviews of PCB designs.
• Maintain PCB layout design guidelines.
• Lead implementation of PCB design software upgrades.
• Document best practices related to PCB design.
• Mentor less experienced PCB Designers.

Skills

PCB design value chain knowledge

Mentoring PCB Designers

Peer reviews of layouts

Upgrading PCB design software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Mentor PADS

Job description

Job Title

Senior PCB Layout Designer

Job Code

28025

Job Location

Rochester, NY

Job Schedule

9 / 80: Work 9 hours out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Overview

Design PCBs that power advanced radio communication equipment trusted by the military and first responders. As a Principal PCB Layout Engineer, lead development of rigid, flex, and rigid-flex printed circuit boards, mentor junior designers, and shape design processes.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Mentor PADS layout software to incorporate schematic, mechanical, and manufacturing inputs into new and revised HDI PCB designs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional design teams to resolve fabrication, assembly, and test issues identified through NPI fabrication and manufacturing checks.
• Create PCB stackups and model‑controlled impedance.
• Develop highly complex PCB layouts leveraging design methodologies by board technology (RF, digital, analog, power supply, mixed technologies).
• Perform peer reviews of complex PCB layout designs.
• Create and maintain PCB layout design guidelines.
• Lead assessment and implementation of new and upgraded PCB design software.
• Develop and document best practices related to the PCB design process; create and update templates, checklists, and procedures.
• Mentor less experienced PCB Designers.
• Respond to supplier support requests related to specific PCB part numbers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree and minimum 7 years; or, in lieu of a degree, minimum 13 years of experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Knowledge of the PCB design value chain (schematics, materials, fabrication, assembly, simulation tools).
• Knowledge of PCB design elements (schematic, BOM, mechanical, fabrication, assembly, components, documentation).
• Experience mentoring and onboarding less experienced PCB Designers.
• Experience with peer reviews of PCB layout designs.
• Experience evaluating and upgrading PCB design related software.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range in New York State: $94,000 – $174,000. Final offer may vary based on experience and location. Benefits include health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

L3Harris Technologies is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other protected group. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.

Security Clearance

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