Staff PCB Design Engineer/Layout Engineer, Air Dominance and Strike

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 168,000-272,000 · 5+ years experience · Posted Sep 25, 2026

At a glance

The Staff PCB Design Engineer/Layout Engineer will work with avionics, system, and software engineers to create test systems for development, qualification, verification, and validation.
This role supports new developments, active deployments, and customer-operated hardware in a fast-paced environment.

Create test systems for development, qualification, verification, and validation purposes.
Read and interpret schematics and apply best practices for design.
Push back on schematic or architectural decisions that create layout, manufacturability, or integrity risk.
Define and validate stackups with fabricators.
Own ECAD libraries and library standards, including footprint creation, verification, and governance.
Interpret SI/PI simulation results and translate them into layout constraints.
Perform high-speed digital layout and controlled impedance routing.
Manage layout scope, schedule, and risk across concurrent programs.
Serve as lead designer on complex or multi-board programs.
Mentor less experienced designers and conduct design reviews.

10+ years of experience with PCB layout.
5+ years of experience with Altium.
Deep understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes, limitations, design rules, and best practices.
Working knowledge of signal and power integrity principles.
Expert-level high speed digital layout and controlled impedance routing (DDR, PCIe, SerDes, Ethernet, USB).
Experience with high density designs including fine-pitch BGA fanout, HDI/microvia construction, and stackups greater than 12 layers.
Demonstrated technical leadership in complex or multi-board programs.
Ability to manage layout scope, schedule, and risk across concurrent programs.
Eligible for security clearance.

CID+, CID++ and/or PCEA-CPCD certification
Working experience applying MIL-STD and IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222, IPC-6012 Class 3, IPC-A-610)
Experience with rigid-flex, RF/mixed-signal, and thermally constrained designs
Experience designing and analyzing power distribution networks using SI/PI tools (HyperLynx, Ansys SIwave, Cadence Sigrity, or equivalent)
Advanced Altium proficiency (constraint/rule management, scripting, Altium 365/Concord Pro)
Experience leading DFM/DFA engagement with fab and assembly vendors through NPI
Experience introducing or improving ECAD process, design standards, or documentation practices
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar