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

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k contributions

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Performance reviews

Wellness benefits

Team-building events

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes high-speed signals, RF interfaces, impedance control, and manufacturability. You will create Gerber data, support fabrication, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to CAD standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or related field.
• 3+ years in PCB layout or design.
• Ability to read schematics and apply best practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive PCB layout from concept to production release.
• Manage placement, routing, stack-up, impedance, DRC, and release.
• Create fabrication outputs (Gerber/ODB++, drill files).
• Support fabrication issues and liaise with vendors.
• Translate schematic intent into layout constraints for high-speed signals.
• Collaborate with mechanical for enclosure and thermal constraints.
• Mentor junior PCB layout engineers.

Skills

PCB layout

Schematic reading

High-speed signals

Communication skills

Independent design

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

OrCAD

Allegro

Job description

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

The role emphasizes high-speed signals, RF interfaces, impedance control, and manufacturability. You will create Gerber data, support fabrication, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to CAD standards.