Staff PCB Design Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
68 days ago
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Staff PCB Design Engineer

The Staff PCB Design Engineer will join the engineering team to produce printed circuit board designs for defense products. This role involves creating high-reliability, highly manufacturable assemblies by implementing combinations of high-speed digital, precision analog, RF, and high-power designs. Key responsibilities include leading the team in establishing internal guidelines for design for manufacturing and design for assembly, refining processes for part creation and library standards, and coordinating external design resources. The position requires expertise in Altium Designer, IPC standards, and CID+ certification. Candidates must demonstrate experience with high-density, high-layer count digital designs, flex circuits, and controlled impedance routing for interfaces like USB, PCIe, and DDR memory. The work focuses on solving complex hardware challenges within the defense technology sector.

What you'll do

  • Produce printed circuit board designs in direct coordination with the engineering team.
  • Create high-reliability, highly manufacturable assemblies using modern design standards and guidelines.
  • Implement high-speed digital, precision analog, RF, and high-power designs.
  • Establish internal guidelines for design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and quality fabrication.
  • Develop and refine team processes for PCB design, part creation, and library/database standards.
  • Coordinate external PCB design resources during periods of high demand or design surges.
  • Manage communications with fabrication and assembly houses to ensure boards meet prints and BOMs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar and 7+ years of professional experience in PCB design.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply best practices appropriate for each design.
  • Expertise in applying relevant IPC standards, CID, and CID+ certification.
  • Expertise in PCB fabrication processes, limitations, design rules, and best practices.
  • Experience using Altium Designer CAD tools (Allegro is a plus).
  • Experience with developing component libraries and library management.
  • Experience with high-speed digital interfaces, power electronics, flex circuits, and RF circuits.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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