Sr. Electrical Engineer (PCB Design)

Sigma Design; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health plans (PPO/HDHP)

Employee assistance program

Mental health coverage

Travel insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Prepaid legal

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sigma Design is seeking a Sr. PCB Design Engineer to own and execute complex PCB designs for advanced radar products. You will translate schematics and requirements into high-performance PCBAs while collaborating with AMS, RF, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams, plus external vendors.

The role spans from layout planning to NPI and production support, requiring hands-on PCB design expertise, strong technical judgment, and teamwork across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of HF/high-speed PCB layouts for RF and analog.
• Experience with PCB stackups, controlled impedance, and via structures.
• Experience applying DFM, DFA, and design-for-test principles.
• Familiarity with IPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage PCB designs from schematic review to production release.
• Translate electrical and mechanical constraints into multilayer PCBAs.
• Collaborate with fabrication partners to set outlines, stackups, and routing.
• Apply signal integrity, power integrity, EMI, thermal management, and DFM.
• Support NPI, product revisions, and sustaining engineering changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve fabrication, assembly, and production issues.

Skills

RF/high-speed design

Schematic interpretation

Design for manufacturability

IPC standards knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, a related technical field, or equivalent experience

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Sr. PCB Design Engineer (Direct Placement for Client)

Sigma Design has collaborated with a technology company specializing in advanced radar solutions seeking a Sr. PCB Design Engineer. The company offers the world's first compact, solid-state, true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications.

What Is Offered:

• $124,733–$187,048 annually, depending on qualifications and experience
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA health plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health coverage through Spring Health and Talkspace
• Travel assistance insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 401(k) company match
• Pet insurance
• Prepaid legal program
• Commuter benefits
• Paid company holidays

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, Full Time, Day Shift
• Fully onsite in Kirkland, WA

Primary Function:

The Senior PCB Design Engineer is responsible for owning and executing complex printed circuit board (PCB) designs for advanced radar products and related hardware.

This position works closely with Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS), RF, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering teams, as well as external suppliers, to translate schematics, performance requirements, and physical constraints into high-performance, reliable, and manufacturable PCB designs.

The engineer will play a key role throughout the product lifecycle, from initial layout planning and design release through new product introduction (NPI), production, and ongoing product support.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on PCB design experience, strong technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and manage assigned PCB designs from schematic review through production release.
• Estimate project requirements, establish priorities, identify dependencies and technical risks, and communicate project status.
• Translate schematics, electrical requirements, and mechanical constraints into complex multilayer PCB assemblies (PCBAs).
• Collaborate with Engineering and PCB fabricators to establish board outlines, stackups, materials, component placement, routing, controlled impedance, via structures, and other physical design requirements.
• Apply signal integrity, power integrity, electromagnetic compatibility, thermal management, reliability, and design-for-manufacturability best practices.
• Work with Electrical Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and external vendors to optimize designs for cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), product revisions, and sustaining engineering changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve fabrication, assembly, build, yield, and production issues.
• Create, review, and maintain component symbols, footprints, and 3D models within the company-wide component library.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced PCB designers.
• Improve PCB design methods, standards, engineering tool workflows, and design review and release practices.
• Work with RF Engineering and Analog/Mixed-Signal design teams to understand design requirements, key features, and vendor capabilities.
• Implement PCB schematic and layout best practices to support product performance and reliability.

Required Skills / Experience:

• Proficiency with Altium Designer or similar PCB design software.
• Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of PCB layout practices for RF, millimeter-wave, high-speed digital, mixed-signal, analog, and power applications.
• Knowledge of PCB stackups, materials, controlled impedance, via structures, surface finishes, fabrication processes, and assembly methods.
• Practical experience applying design-for-manufacturability, design-for-assembly, and design-for-test principles.
• Knowledge of applicable IPC standards.
• Understanding of controlled PCB fabrication, assembly, and engineering release documentation requirements.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments with minimal direction.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with cross-functional engineering teams, fabricators, and contract manufacturers.

Desired Skills / Experience:

Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• PCB design for radar, aerospace, defense, RF, or other high-reliability electronic products.
• High-density interconnect (HDI) technology.
• High-layer-count PCB designs.
• Rigid-flex or flexible circuit design.
• Other advanced PCB technologies.
• Experience with Arena or similar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• IPC CID, CID+, or other relevant PCB design certifications.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 3 or more years of relevant PCB design experience, or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
• Eligibility to handle export-controlled technical data, including ITAR- and EAR-controlled information.

Export Control Requirements:

This company's technology is subject to U.S. Government export controls. Applicants must be eligible to handle export-controlled information or obtain the required government authorizations.

As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to identify whether they are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or have qualifying asylum or refugee status in the United States.

Work Environment:

This is an on-site/hybrid position requiring consistent attendance at the Kirkland, Washington location.

Candidates must be able to meet this ongoing attendance requirement.

SigmaDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer