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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