Sr. PCB Design Engineer

Digital Prospectors; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Prospectors seeks a Senior PCB Designer to lead the design, layout, and documentation of complex multi‑layer PCBs from schematics through manufacturing delivery, ensuring IPC compliance, manufacturability, and high reliability.

You will collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers, develop ECAD libraries in Altium Designer, manage multi‑project schedules, and provide technical support to fabrication and assembly partners to achieve on‑time production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PCB design experience in multi-layer boards.
• Experience with blind and buried vias.
• Active U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs complex PCB layouts and documents fabrication data.
• Translates requirements into manufacturable board designs.
• Generates BOMs, Gerber/ODB++ files, and assembly drawings.
• Develops and maintains ECAD libraries.
• Performs routing for digital, DDR4, RF and power circuitry.
• Supports external manufacturing and resolves layout issues.

Skills

PCB design

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in engineering technology

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

As a Sr. PCB Designer, you will be responsible for the design, layout, and documentation of complex printed circuit boards (PCBs). You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-reliability boards, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and compliance across all phases of the design lifecycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs Complex PCB Layouts: Designs and documents multi-layer, high-density PCBs from schematics and engineering inputs, in compliance with IPC and industry standards.
• Translates Technical Requirements: Interprets electrical, mechanical, and regulatory requirements into manufacturable board designs, guided by cross-functional engineering teams.
• Generates Manufacturing Documentation: Produces complete fabrication and assembly packages, including BOMs, Gerber/ODB++ files, pick-and-place data, and fabrication drawings per company standards.
• Develops and Maintains ECAD Libraries: Creates and updates schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models, ensuring consistency across the Altium Designer library.
• Performs Complex Routing: Executes component placement and signal routing for digital, DDR4, RF, and power circuitry, optimizing for electrical performance and design feasibility.
• Defines Layer Stackups: Determines optimal layer stackups including the use of blind and buried via structures to support high-complexity designs.
• Collaborates on Design Reviews: Works closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to support design reviews, manufacturability assessments, and iterative improvements.
• Supports External Manufacturing: Provides technical support to resolve layout-related issues with fabrication and assembly partners, ensuring on-time production.
• Drives Process Improvement: Participates in design tool upgrades, workflow optimization, and the evolution of internal design standards and procedures.
• Manages Multiple Projects: Effectively balances multiple PCB design tasks in parallel, ensuring timely delivery within aggressive development schedules.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) in engineering technology, electronics, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical training and experience will be considered.
• 5 or more years of experience in PCB design with more than 10 layers, using blind and buried via structures.
• 3 or more years of specialized experience using Altium Designer.
• Experience in Aerospace, Space, or other high-reliability industries is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and design for manufacturability (DFM) practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.
• Must have an active U.S. Security Clearance.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.