Senior PCB Layout Engineer 4

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching

20 paid time off (PTO) days per year

13 paid company holidays

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Job summary

Monarch Quantum in San Diego is looking for a Senior PCB Layout Engineer to take ownership of complex PCB designs in a dynamic startup environment. You will ensure high performance and signal integrity for low-noise and RF designs while collaborating closely with electrical and mechanical engineers.

This role involves executing complex PCB layout tasks, promoting continuous improvement of layout processes, and playing an integral part in the growth of our team. Competitive Salary Range is $140,000–$180,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant PCB layout experience in a startup or high-performance hardware environment.
• Demonstrated experience laying out GHz RF, high-speed digital, and mixed-signal PCBs.
• Knowledge of controlled-impedance routing and differential pairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCB placement and routing for RF, analog, and high-speed digital circuits.
• Define PCB stackups in collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers.
• Generate fabrication and assembly packages and coordinate with PCB vendors.

Skills

PCB stackups, materials, and fabrication processes

Translating electrical schematics into optimized PCB layouts

Analog and GHz RF layout best practices

High-speed digital layout concepts

Generating fabrication and assembly documentation

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Join our fast‑paced and passionate team as a Senior PCB Layout Engineer 4. In this role, you will take ownership of complex PCB designs, collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineers, and help establish layout practices that support our mission and growth. This is a hands‑on position for an engineer who thrives in a dynamic startup environment, communicates clearly, and consistently delivers high‑quality layout work for high‑performance RF and mixed‑signal systems.

You’ll work independently on challenging designs to ensure best‑in‑class signal integrity, manufacturability, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively while maintaining clear communication with the project engineer, electrical designers, and cross‑functional teammates
• Ensure high performance and signal integrity for low‑noise and RF designs
• Execute complex PCB layout tasks including stackup definition, routing strategy, placement optimization, and documentation
• Apply discipline, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills to ensure accuracy, data integrity, and adherence to company best practices
• Perform design reviews, incorporate feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement of layout processes
• Take initiative to grow technical competency through mentorship, curiosity, and exposure to new tools and technologies

Requirements

• This position requires access to export‑controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, ECE, or a related field desired; equivalent experience considered.
• 5 years of relevant PCB layout experience, ideally within a startup or high‑performance hardware environment
• Demonstrated experience laying out GHz RF, high‑speed digital, and mixed‑signal PCBs
• Experience with controlled‑impedance routing, differential pairs, and high‑frequency design constraints
• Experience using Altium Designer

Skills

• Strong understanding of PCB stackups, materials, and fabrication processes
• Ability to translate electrical schematics into optimized PCB layouts that meet performance, manufacturability, and reliability requirements
• Familiarity with analog and GHz RF layout best practices including grounding, shielding, isolation, and minimizing parasitics
• Knowledge of high‑speed digital layout concepts such as return‑path integrity, length matching, and crosstalk mitigation
• Ability to generate fabrication and assembly documentation including Gerbers, ODB++, and manufacturing notes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform PCB placement and routing for RF, analog, and high‑speed digital circuits
• Define PCB stackups in collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers
• Maintain schematic‑to‑layout consistency, including BOM alignment and revision control
• Generate fabrication and assembly packages and coordinate with PCB vendors to ensure high‑quality builds
• Conduct design rule checks (DRC), signal‑integrity‑aware layout reviews, and manufacturability assessments
• Perform bring‑up and testing activities by collaborating with electrical engineers and technicians
• Participate in root‑cause analysis for layout‑related failures and implement corrective actions
• Contribute to the development of internal layout standards, libraries, and workflows

Startup Mindset

• Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Enjoy building processes and systems from the ground up
• Thrive in environments with ambiguity and rapid iteration

Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this position is $140,000–$180,000.

As a full‑time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching
• 20 paid time off (PTO) days per year
• 13 paid company holidays
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Monarch Quantum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.