Space Instrument PCB Designer/Drafter (Level 4–5)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 73,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO or HDHP)

Dental and vision coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC seeks R&D electrical designers at Designer/Drafter 4 or 5 levels to develop high-quality measurement systems for national security applications. You will design, lay out, and validate PCB layouts using Siemens Xpedition or Altium, coordinating with fabrication to meet IPC standards.

Opportunities exist to lead at higher levels as experience grows. Position supports rapid prototyping in a small team environment with exposure to space-ground payloads and NASA-type

Qualifications

• Create and modify printed circuit board designs using Siemens Xpedition or Altium Designer, exporting Gerber and fabrication outputs.
• Create and modify component library parts based on manufacturers specifications.
• Knowledge of layer stackup and routing multi-layer boards.
• Apply IPC, DFM/DFT standards to ensure manufacturability and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Understand specifications and revise circuit board layouts in CAD, coordinating with fabrication facilities.
• Model and analyze performance and ensure IPC standards are met.
• Grow toward self-sufficiency in execution and documentation.

Skills

PCB layout design

Siemens Xpedition

Altium Designer

Gerber outputs

DFM/DFT IPC

Multi-layer routing

Component library creation

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering or Technical field

Job description

Los Alamos National Security LLC seeks R&D electrical designers at Designer/Drafter 4 or 5 levels to develop high-quality measurement systems for national security applications. You will design, lay out, and validate PCB layouts using Siemens Xpedition or Altium, coordinating with fabrication to meet IPC standards.

Opportunities exist to lead at higher levels as experience grows. Position supports rapid prototyping in a small team environment with exposure to space-ground payloads and NASA-type