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General Atomics · 1 month ago

PC Board Designer

Poway California

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$65K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a PC Board Designer to assist in Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) within their Electrical Engineering team, focusing on designing complex printed circuit boards and collaborating with various engineering teams.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work under general supervision to design complex printed circuit boards (PCBs)

Collaborate with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing teams

Knowledge in areas such as analog, high-speed digital, RF, and high power is highly desirable; experience in at least one of these areas is required, as PC Board layouts support a wide range of electrical engineering designs

Host layout reviews with design engineers, program stakeholders, and independent reviewers

Read datasheets and manage design tradeoffs in a dynamic engineering environment

Provide finished designs that meet constraints driven by DFx (fabrication, assembly, test, and rework), signal integrity, power integrity, and mechanical packaging

Complete PCB designs and generate/validate all deliverables, including fabrication and assembly drawings, RS274X Gerber files, NC drill files, IPC-356 files, back-annotated schematics, BOMs, pick-and-place files, etc

Electrical CAD experience is required; experience with PADS and/or Altium is considered a plus

Familiarity with IPC-7351 Library standards and the Siemens LP calculator is required

ECAD library development is desired; peer checking of parts and a commitment to library integrity is required

Familiarity with Gerber viewers and design validation software is a plus

Demonstrate strong teamwork and contribute to organizational success

Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, fabricators, and contract manufacturers

Knowledge of via structures, PCB laminates, and prepregs for developing stack-ups that meet electrical signal integrity requirements for cost-effective designs is desired

While primarily focused on PCB design, responsibilities may also include parts kitting, BOM management, component procurement, drawing updates/releases, and quick prototype activities (assembly and LPKF)

Qualification

PC board designElectrical CAD experiencePADSAltiumIPC-7351 Library standardsTroubleshootingTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Typically requires an Associates degree or a training certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in basic electronics technology and in CAD design software and two or more years of progressive experience designing PC boards utilizing CAD engineering design software

Must have an understanding of PC board design concepts, drafting principles, and demonstrate a high level of skill using electrical CAD engineering software

Must possess the ability to understand concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving design process

Must be able to organize, schedule, and complete projects efficiently and on time

Must have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team