Sr. PCB Designer, RF Layout

Honeywell Aerospace; Lansdale (Montgomery County); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Honeywell Aerospace in Lansdale, PA is seeking an experienced Senior PCB Designer with strong RF layout expertise for mission-critical aerospace applications. You will design complex, multi-layer PCBs, perform RF layout, and collaborate across RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

You should have 8+ years of PCB design experience, extensive RF layout knowledge, and proficiency in major CAD tools. A security clearance is a plus and relocation is not specified.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional PCB design experience.
• Extensive RF layout experience (GHz-range designs preferred).
• Proficiency in Altium Designer, Xpedition or Cadence Allegro.
• Experience with high-layer-count boards (10+ layers).
• Deep understanding of controlled impedance routing and differential pairs.
• Familiarity with SI/PI analysis tools is preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCBs (RF & high-speed).
• Perform RF layout for controlled impedance structures and antennas.
• Implement signal integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management.
• Collaborate with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.
• Create and maintain PCB libraries, stack-ups, and design rules.
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages.
• Support prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging.
• Interface with PCB fabricators and CM partners on DFM/DFT.
• Participate in design reviews and mentor junior designers.

Connaissances

PCB design

RF layout

High-layer-count boards

Controlled impedance routing

Differential pair routing

Crosstalk mitigation

Return path management

Grounding and shielding

High-speed interfaces

Security clearance

Stack-up design

Outils

Altium Designer

Siemens Xpedition

Cadence Allegro PCB Designer

Description du poste

We are seeking an experienced Senior PCB Designer with strong RF layout expertise to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing complex, high-speed, multi-layer PCBs for mission‑critical applications, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry. This role requires deep technical knowledge of RF design principles, signal integrity, and industry compliance standards.

You will report directly to our Electrical Engineering Manager and you'll work out of our Lansdale, PA location on a 9/80 work schedule.

• Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCBs (including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex) for RF and high-speed digital applications
• Perform RF layout for controlled impedance structures, transmission lines, antennas, filters, LNAs, PAs, and mixed-signal designs
• Implement best practices for signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management
• Collaborate closely with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle
• Create and maintain PCB libraries, stack-ups, and design rules
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages
• Support prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging activities
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222/6012, etc.) and defense-related requirements
• Interface with PCB fabricators and CM partners to resolve DFM/DFT issues
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership/mentorship to junior designers

YOU MUST HAVE

• 8+ years of professional PCB design experience
• Extensive RF layout experience (GHz-range designs preferred)
• Strong proficiency in: Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics) and or Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
• Experience with high-layer-count boards (10+ layers preferred)
• Deep understanding of: Controlled impedance routing , differential pair routing, crosstalk mitigation, return path management and grounding and shielding strategies
• Experience working with high-speed interfaces (e.g., SERDES, DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.)
• Familiarity with stack-up design and material selection for RF performance
• Working knowledge of SI/PI analysis tools
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

WE VALUE

• Experience in the defense, aerospace, or military electronics industry
• Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and ITAR-controlled environments
• Experience designing for harsh environments (temperature, vibration, shock)
• Security clearance (active or eligible)
• Experience with simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, HyperLynx, etc.)
• IPC CID/CID+ certification

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

BENEFITS

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next. Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space - from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025