Senior PCB Layout Engineer – High-Speed Drone Hardware

Skydio Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 147,500 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Health insurance

401K savings plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading drone technology company in San Mateo, California is seeking a skilled PCB Layout Engineer to take ownership of complex PCB layouts for next-generation products. The role involves collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and RF engineers to ensure high performance and manufacturability standards. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in PCB layout, proficiency in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, and strong skills in design principles. The position offers competitive compensation, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PCB layout for high-speed and mixed-signal systems.
• Expert in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD with a track record of complex boards.
• Familiarity with rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Own layout design of complex PCBAs for next generation products.
• Establish design standards and workflows for consistency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve trade-offs.

Skills

Hands-on PCB layout

Signal integrity

Power integrity

EMI/EMC principles

Component placement

Collaboration across teams

Tools

Cadence Allegro/OrCAD

Job description

A leading drone technology company in San Mateo, California is seeking a skilled PCB Layout Engineer to take ownership of complex PCB layouts for next-generation products. The role involves collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and RF engineers to ensure high performance and manufacturability standards. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in PCB layout, proficiency in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, and strong skills in design principles. The position offers competitive compensation, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.