Sr. PCB Design Engineer(Direct Placement for Client) Sigma Design has collaborated with a technology company specializing in advanced radar solutions seeking a Sr. PCB Design Engineer. The company offers the world's first compact, solid-state, true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications.
What Is Offered:- $124,733-$187,048 annually, depending on qualifications and experience
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA health plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental health coverage through Spring Health and Talkspace
- Travel assistance insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- 401(k) company match
- Pet insurance
- Prepaid legal program
- Commuter benefits
- Paid company holidays
Schedule:- Monday - Friday, Full Time, Day Shift
- Fully onsite in Kirkland, WA
Primary Function: The Senior PCB Design Engineer is responsible for owning and executing complex printed circuit board (PCB) designs for advanced radar products and related hardware.
This position works closely with Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS), RF, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering teams, as well as external suppliers, to translate schematics, performance requirements, and physical constraints into high-performance, reliable, and manufacturable PCB designs.
The engineer will play a key role throughout the product lifecycle, from initial layout planning and design release through new product introduction (NPI), production, and ongoing product support.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on PCB design experience, strong technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams.
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities: - Independently plan and manage assigned PCB designs from schematic review through production release.
- Estimate project requirements, establish priorities, identify dependencies and technical risks, and communicate project status.
- Translate schematics, electrical requirements, and mechanical constraints into complex multilayer PCB assemblies (PCBAs).
- Collaborate with Engineering and PCB fabricators to establish board outlines, stackups, materials, component placement, routing, controlled impedance, via structures, and other physical design requirements.
- Apply signal integrity, power integrity, electromagnetic compatibility, thermal management, reliability, and design-for-manufacturability best practices.
- Work with Electrical Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and external vendors to optimize designs for cost, quality, and manufacturability.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), product revisions, and sustaining engineering changes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve fabrication, assembly, build, yield, and production issues.
- Create, review, and maintain component symbols, footprints, and 3D models within the company-wide component library.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced PCB designers.
- Improve PCB design methods, standards, engineering tool workflows, and design review and release practices.
- Work with RF Engineering and Analog/Mixed-Signal design teams to understand design requirements, key features, and vendor capabilities.
- Implement PCB schematic and layout best practices to support product performance and reliability.
Required Skills / Experience: - Proficiency with Altium Designer or similar PCB design software.
- Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics.
- Knowledge of PCB layout practices for RF, millimeter-wave, high-speed digital, mixed-signal, analog, and power applications.
- Knowledge of PCB stackups, materials, controlled impedance, via structures, surface finishes, fabrication processes, and assembly methods.
- Practical experience applying design-for-manufacturability, design-for-assembly, and design-for-test principles.
- Knowledge of applicable IPC standards.
- Understanding of controlled PCB fabrication, assembly, and engineering release documentation requirements.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments with minimal direction.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with cross-functional engineering teams, fabricators, and contract manufacturers.
Desired Skills / Experience: Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
- PCB design for radar, aerospace, defense, RF, or other high-reliability electronic products.
- High-density interconnect (HDI) technology.
- High-layer-count PCB designs.
- Rigid-flex or flexible circuit design.
- Other advanced PCB technologies.
- Experience with Arena or similar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- IPC CID, CID+, or other relevant PCB design certifications.
Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 3 or more years of relevant PCB design experience, or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
- Eligibility to handle export-controlled technical data, including ITAR- and EAR-controlled information.
Export Control Requirements:This company's technology is subject to U.S. Government export controls. Applicants must be eligible to handle export-controlled information or obtain the required government authorizations.
As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to identify whether they are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (), or have qualifying asylum or refugee status in the United States.
Work Environment:
This is an on-site/hybrid position requiring consistent attendance at the Kirkland, Washington location.
Candidates must be able to meet this ongoing attendance requirement.
SigmaDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer
