PCB Designer/Altium Librarian

Responsibilities

• Perform schematic capture support and PCB layout for complex, high-reliability electronics
• Execute constraint-driven layout including impedance control and differential routing
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers for design integration
• Generate and review fabrication and assembly drawings, stackups, and design notes
• Support DFM/DFA reviews with fabrication and assembly vendors
• Own and maintain the Altium component library as the single source of truth
• Create and manage symbols, footprints, and 3D models with strict adherence to standards
• Ensure all components are linked to approved part numbers in PLM systems
• Define and enforce library standards including naming conventions and revision control
• Perform library QA to ensure accuracy and compliance with IPC and NASA standards
• Support release processes from Altium Designer to PLM systems
• Maintain traceability between schematic, layout, BOM, and PLM records

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in PCB design and layout
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer
• Demonstrated experience managing or contributing to a component library
• Solid understanding of multilayer PCB stackups and materials
• Knowledge of high-speed design principles and signal integrity
• Understanding of power distribution and grounding strategies
• Experience working with fabrication and assembly vendors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, space, or high-reliability industries
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-7351, IPC-A-610 Class 3)
• Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter
• Knowledge of configuration management and release workflows
• Experience with rigid-flex, HDI designs, and blind/buried vias
• Design for environmental requirements including vibration, thermal, and radiation

About the Company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing to provide humankind access to the galaxy.