Senior PCB Design Engineer

Kirkland , United States

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Play a critical role in designing high-performance PCBs for state-of-the-art radar sensors while collaborating across engineering disciplines to optimize manufacturability.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).


Echodyne is seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer to join our fast-growing team. 

High-performance printed circuit boards are critical to realizing a high-performance radar sensor. As a Senior PCB Design Engineer, you will play a key role in every phase of the product lifecycle (Definition, Exploration, Architecting, Design, Development, Verification, Production, and Sustainment). In each phase you will both contribute to solving and learn from challenging problems in circuit design, design for test, design for manufacturability, all related to state-of-the-art radar. In this role, you will draw upon your background in PCB design to aid in the quick progression through the smallest assessments to the largest design efforts for ground-breaking products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Execute PCB layout, DFX efforts and fabrication/assembly package generation for multiple designs from prototypes & coupons to pre-production to production and also product revisions
  • Create, review and manage component symbols, footprints, 3D models and local routing in the company-wide component library.
  • Work with RF Engineering and Analog/Mixed Signal design teams to learn requirements and key features, understand how these features match with vendor capabilities, and implement best practices in Schematic and Layout
  • Work with RF Engineering, Analog/Mixed Signal Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and external vendors to optimize designs for cost, quality, and manufacturability
  • Prepare drawing updates for ECOs (Engineering Change Orders), MCOs (Manufacturing Change Orders) and Deviations
  • Other related tasks required to fulfill the needs of the business

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

  • Experience using Altium Designer Environment – both Schematic Capture and PCB Layout Environment
    • The use of Mentor Graphics, PADs or ORCAD software packages could also be considered
  • In-depth understanding of PWB/PCB design processes for RF and High Speed Digital boards, including stackup selection, assembly methods, and DFM/DFT appropriate design methodologies
  • Understanding of IPC standards, PCB materials and finishes, and fabrication and assembly processes, particularly with regards to high frequency, RF/mm-wave applications

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate Degree in Electronics and 10+ years of recent design experience, or equivalent industry knowledge and 15+ years of recent design experienceI
  • PC Designer Certification is a plus
  • Experience with navigating computer systems and software necessary to perform job functions using tools within the Windows Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Eligibility to handle export controlled data (ITAR, EAR)

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER

The pay range for this position is $124,733 - $187,048 annually.

This is an exempt position. 

 

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care – 98Point6
      • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
  • 401(k) match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

 

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
  • Fully-paid health insurance coverage: Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Other Benefit: Prepaid Legal Program

Contribute to Our Success It’s not often you get the chance to change an industry by bringing truly revolutionary technology to market – technology that disrupts existing markets and creates vast new ones. It’s difficult and challenging work, but it’s also exciting, energizing, satisfying, and rewarding! We want to learn more and contribute more than ever before, and have fun while doing so. We want to do great things and be around great people. We want this to be the best job for each of us!  We keep the kitchen well-stocked with food, fruit, and drinks and there are monthly lunches, impromptu barbecues, and seasonal celebrations.  Are you hesitant to fill out an application because you may not fulfill all the requirements? Studies show women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they feel their background doesn’t align perfectly with the job description. At Echodyne, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and fair work environment. If you are interested in a position but your background isn’t a perfect match, we strongly encourage you to apply. Even if there isn’t an ideal role for you now, your application will be kept for future opportunities. The right role could be just around the corner!

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