Senior PCB Layout Engineer

JEMBA9 TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Stock options plan

Stock options plan

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Colorado is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to support the design and release of high-reliability electronic assemblies. The role involves complex PCB layouts for up to 24 layers and collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in high-speed digital designs and proficiency with PCB layout tools. Competitive salary and flexible work from home options are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional PCB layout experience on complex designs.
• Strong working knowledge of IPC-6012 and related IPC standards.
• Ability to work from detailed schematics and interface effectively with electrical designers.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Mentor Xpedition.
• Strong understanding of signal integrity and power integrity fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex PCB layout for advanced electronic systems.
• Translate schematics into manufacturable PCB layouts.
• Apply IPC-6012 and IPC-2221/2222 throughout layout activities.
• Execute controlled impedance routing, length matching, differential pairs, and via optimization.
• Collaborate on SI/PI and EMI/EMC considerations with electrical engineers.
• Work with mechanical engineering for proper placement and enclosure integration.
• Support DFM/DFA reviews and generate manufacturing packs.

Skills

High layer count PCB layouts

High-speed digital interfaces

Signal integrity fundamentals

Controlled impedance routing

Collaboration with electrical engineers

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Mentor Xpedition

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Stock options plan

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to support the design and release of complex, high-reliability electronic assemblies. This role is responsible for performing advanced PCB layout for high-speed digital and power electronics designs, including multi-lamination cycle boards up to 32 layers, in accordance with IPC-6012 and related industry standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in technically rigorous environments, and collaborates closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to deliver first-pass-success designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex PCB layout for advanced electronic systems, including:
  • Up to 24-layer PCBs
  • Multi-lamination fabrication stackups
  • High-speed digital interfaces and mixed-signal designs
  • Power electronics and power distribution networks
• Translate schematics, stackups, and design constraints into manufacturable PCB layouts
• Apply IPC-6012, IPC-2221/2222, and internal design rules throughout layout activities, including an understanding of fabricator coupon construction and testing
• Execute controlled impedance routing, length matching, differential pair routing, and via optimization
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on:
  • Signal Integrity (SI)
  • Power Integrity (PI)
  • EMI/EMC considerations
• Work closely with mechanical engineering to ensure proper component placement, keep-outs, and enclosure integration
• Support DFM/DFA reviews with fabrication and assembly partners
• Generate and release complete PCB manufacturing packages, including:
  • Fabrication notes
  • Assembly drawings
  • Stackup documentation
  • Gerbers / ODB++ / IPC-2581, etc.
• Participate in design reviews and provide layout-specific risk assessments
• Support board bring-up and debug activities as needed

Required Qualifications

8+ years of professional PCB layout experience on complex designs

• Demonstrated experience with:
  • High layer count PCB layouts (e.g. 16 layers and higher)
  • Multi-lamination cycle designs
  • High-speed digital interfaces (e.g., DDR, SerDes, high-speed clocks, high-speed buses)
  • Power electronics and PDN design considerations
  • Strong working knowledge of IPC-6012 and related IPC standards
  • Proficiency with one or more industry-standard PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Mentor Xpedition, or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of:
  • Signal integrity and power integrity fundamentals
  • Controlled impedance routing
  • EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
• Ability to work from detailed schematics and interface effectively with electrical designers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace, defense, space, or other high-reliability electronics
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 design environments
• Experience supporting fabrication and assembly of rigid, rigid-flex, or HDI PCBs
• Exposure to advanced materials, back-drilling, microvias, and via-in-pad designs
• PCB materials and construction for high-speed signals
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Highly detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, technically demanding environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple layout tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Proactive mindset toward design quality and risk reduction

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Equity participation through incentive stock options

Health/medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO benefits

Flexible work from home options available.