Senior PCB Layout Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform placement and routing of high-reliability Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs, including power, high-speed digital, RF, and analog designs
• Interface directly with design engineers to gather board requirements and mechanical constraints
• Support the librarian by creating and reviewing schematic symbols and footprints from datasheets and 3D models
• Own design standards, templates, release procedures, and interface with the PLM system
• Collaborate with the PCBA manufacturing team and external vendors to implement design for manufacturing (DFM) and assess technical capabilities

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or an equivalent technical degree
• 7+ years of experience with PCB layout and routing
• Familiarity with Altium or similar design tools
• Experience with IPC standards (Class 2/3, IPC-A-610, IPC-7351)
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status (required for export control compliance)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting or automation
• Experience working with PLM software (Arena preferred)
• Deep knowledge of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes
• Strong ability to communicate and work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites already on orbit and a growing backlog of commercial contracts, Astranis is a leader in satellite communications, designing and operating our hardware from our headquarters in Northern California.