Space-Grade Avionics PCB Designer & Librarian

Intuitive Machines

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Job summary

Intuitive Machines in Houston seeks a talented PCB Designer/ Librarian to join the Avionics team. You will create, maintain, and update the central ECAD component database, design schematic symbols and footprints, and collaborate with mechanical engineers for 3D STEP models.

The role requires space-grade layout practices, IPC CID certification, Altium expertise, and experience with high-reliability avionics boards.

Qualifications

IPC CID Certification required or preferred.
Hands-on Schematic capture and PCB layout experience.
Space avionics hardware lifecycle knowledge.
Experience with PCB stackups, materials, and controlled impedance.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and update the central ECAD component database across the Avionics organization.
Design accurate schematic symbols and footprints using IPC standards.
Work with mechanical engineers to integrate 3D STEP models into footprints.
Monitor component lifecycles, mark parts active or obsolete.
Own PCB layout execution for avionics boards to flight-ready status.
Support signal- and power-integrity analysis and SPICE validation.
Apply space-grade practices for grounding, creepage, clearance, and thermal conduction.
Define PCB stackups, materials, and impedance with space fabrication in mind.
Produce fabrication/assembly docs and test points for bring-up and debug.
Support lifecycle releases and reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR) as layout authority.