Vast · 1 week ago
Manager, PCB Design
Long Beach, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expVast is on a mission to contribute to a future where billions of people thrive in space by building artificial gravity space stations. They are seeking a Manager, PCB Design to lead the PCB Design Team, ensuring high-quality designs for systems required in human-rated space stations.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the PCB Design Team, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of PCB designs that meet project requirements
Collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into PCB designs
Oversee the design and layout of custom printed circuit boards, adhering to IPC design standards and guidelines
Manage relationships with vendors, ensuring PCB stack-up and routing meet design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines
Ensure the team's designs meet all necessary design requirements, including high-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up, and multi-layer board layout standards
Lead the generation of necessary artworks and drawings for fabrication and assembly
Develop, refine, and implement team processes for PCB design, part creation, and library/database management
Maintain and oversee design workflows within Altium Vault, ensuring best practices are followed
Mentor and train team members in PCB layout best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Identify and implement opportunities for automation within the PCB design process, including script development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a technical field
5+ years of PCB design experience
1+ years in a leadership role
Extensive experience with Altium Designer CAD tool and PCB library management
Proven track record of designing high-speed, impedance-controlled stack-ups and multi-layer board layouts
In-depth knowledge of fine pitch BGA routing, including blind and buried vias, multi-rail power delivery, and high-speed signal integrity constraints
Experience in managing design constraints, including trace length matching and spacing rules
Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Preferred
Extensive experience with PCB library management, component generation, high-speed digital and mixed signal board layout, floor planning
Strong knowledge of IPC 2221A, IPC 6012 Class 3, and IPC 7351 standards
Experience with various board types, including high-density digital designs with 14 layers or more, power electronics, flex circuits, and RF circuits
Deep understanding of PCB fabrication processes, limitations, design rules, and industry best practices
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
One Medical membership
ClassPass credits
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees
Company
Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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