Senior PCB Layout Engineer: High-Speed RF & Networking

TP-Link Systems Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $120,000-$150,000

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k employer contributions

Vacation 15 days

11 holidays

Bi-annual reviews

Wellness benefits, gym membership

Team-building events

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to design complex PCBs for home networking products, working with hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams from concept through production.

You will handle high-speed signal routing, impedance control, and create Gerber outputs, while mentoring junior designers and contributing to CAD standards. A BS in electrical engineering and 3+ years of PCB layout experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or related field.
• 3+ years of professional PCB layout/design experience.
• Full understanding of PCB layout techniques meeting mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply best practices.
• Experience driving board-level PCB design using EDA tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Drive PCB layout from concept through production release.
• PCB placement, routing, stack-up implementation, impedance control, DRC, and final layout release.
• Generate fabrication and assembly outputs (Gerber/ODB++, drill files, assembly drawings, fabrication notes).
• Support PCB fabrication and assembly issues with vendors and CM.
• Translate schematic intent into layout constraints for high-speed signals, RF traces, power paths, and critical component placement.
• Collaborate with mechanical teams to meet enclosure, connector, antenna, thermal, mounting, keep-out, and assembly requirements.
• Support high-speed, RF, and power layout design including controlled impedance routing and length matching.
• Mentor junior PCB layout engineers and contribute to CAD standards and review processes.

Skills

PCB layout techniques

Read and interpret schematics

High-speed signal design

Team collaboration

Communication

EDA tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or related fields

Tools

OrCAD

Allegro

Job description

TP-Link Systems Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to design complex PCBs for home networking products, working with hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams from concept through production.

You will handle high-speed signal routing, impedance control, and create Gerber outputs, while mentoring junior designers and contributing to CAD standards. A BS in electrical engineering and 3+ years of PCB layout experience are required.