Jemba9 Technology Corporation · 2 days ago
Senior PCB Layout Engineer
Longmont, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expJemba9 Technology Corporation is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to support the design and release of complex, high-reliability electronic assemblies. The role involves performing advanced PCB layout for high-speed digital and power electronics designs while collaborating closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Perform complex PCB layout for advanced electronic systems, including:
Up to 24-layer PCBs
Multi-lamination fabrication stackups
High-speed digital interfaces and mixed-signal designs
Power electronics and power distribution networks
Translate schematics, stackups, and design constraints into manufacturable PCB layouts
Apply IPC-6012, IPC-2221/2222, and internal design rules throughout layout activities, including an understanding of fabricator coupon construction and testing
Execute controlled impedance routing, length matching, differential pair routing, and via optimization
Collaborate with electrical engineers on:
Signal Integrity (SI)
Power Integrity (PI)
EMI/EMC considerations
Work closely with mechanical engineering to ensure proper component placement, keep-outs, and enclosure integration
Support DFM/DFA reviews with fabrication and assembly partners
Generate and release complete PCB manufacturing packages, including:
Fabrication notes
Assembly drawings
Stackup documentation
Gerbers / ODB++ / IPC-2581, etc
Participate in design reviews and provide layout-specific risk assessments
Support board bring-up and debug activities as needed
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional PCB layout experience on complex designs
Demonstrated experience with high layer count PCB layouts (e.g. 16 layers and higher)
Demonstrated experience with multi-lamination cycle designs
Demonstrated experience with high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., DDR, SerDes, high-speed clocks, high-speed buses)
Demonstrated experience with power electronics and PDN design considerations
Strong working knowledge of IPC-6012 and related IPC standards
Proficiency with one or more industry-standard PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Mentor Xpedition, or equivalent)
Solid understanding of signal integrity and power integrity fundamentals
Solid understanding of controlled impedance routing
Solid understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
Ability to work from detailed schematics and interface effectively with electrical designers
Preferred
Experience with aerospace, defense, space, or other high-reliability electronics
Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 design environments
Experience supporting fabrication and assembly of rigid, rigid-flex, or HDI PCBs
Exposure to advanced materials, back-drilling, microvias, and via-in-pad designs
PCB materials and construction for high-speed signals
Experience working with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Stock options plan
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Equity participation through incentive stock options
Health/medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO benefits
Company
Jemba9 Technology Corporation
Jemba9 is a space subsystem, component and payload provider accelerating what's next in space by rapidly adapting compelling terrestrial (non-space) technology into space-worthy designs and producing space-borne products that achieve reliability and availability expectations for mission success.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase