Job Description

Job Title: PCB Design Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer to join our advanced electronics design team in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro PCB design, high-speed digital interfaces, and PCB manufacturing best practices. This role involves working on high-reliability airborne and defense electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-speed, high-density PCB layouts using Cadence Allegro
• Create multilayer PCB stack-ups and manage layout constraints
• Perform PCB layout for low-pitch BGAs, SMDs, and high-density connectors
• Apply DFM and DFT principles to ensure manufacturability and testability
• Handle impedance control, length matching, shielding, and power integrity design
• Work on Ethernet (2.5G/5G/10G), PCIe, DDR, and high-speed memory interfaces
• Prepare and maintain Product Data Packages (PDP) including BOM, item lists, documentation, COTS, materials & process details
• Collaborate with electronics, mechanical, and systems engineering teams
• Consider thermal, mechanical, EMI/EMC, and shock constraints in airborne environments
• Support SI/PI simulation activities (preferred)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electronic/PCB design
• Strong hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro PCB design tool
• Solid knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes, materials, and component packaging
• Experience with high-speed digital interfaces (Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, etc.)
• Strong understanding of DFM, DFT, EMI/EMC, SI/PI, and power integrity
• Experience working in airborne, aerospace, or high-reliability electronic environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Good to Have

• Experience in Defense / Aerospace / Avionics systems
• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor

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