Senior PCB Layout Engineer | RF/High‑Speed, Startup Impact

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

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.