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Pacific Defense
Pacific Defense
51 – 200 Employees
AerospaceDefenseManufacturing
Pacific Defense develops electromagnetic spectrum technology for military applications, serving the Department of Defense and its partners. Its work spans electronic warfare, radio-frequency systems, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, with applications in defense communications, cyber operations, and signals intelligence. The company operates at the intersection of aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing, supporting teams working on technologies intended to strengthen mission capabilities.
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Senior PCB Designer – California Remote

Design high-speed digital and mixed-signal PCBs for Pacific Defense’s defense electronics systems. Oversee footprints, design processes, contractors, fabrication, and assembly partners.

USUnited StatesCACalifornia
$174,072 – $203,500 / year
RemoteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredDesigner
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Description

  • Partner with digital design engineers on component placement and signal routing to satisfy PCB requirements
  • Coordinate with mechanical design engineers to meet mechanical integrity and thermal requirements
  • Coordinate with PCB design contractors to maintain required processes and deliverables
  • Work with PCB fabrication houses to confirm design compliance and resolve fabrication issues
  • Partner with contract assembly houses to clarify requirements and resolve issues before and during assembly
  • Maintain a centralized footprint library for consistent, reliable designs
  • Lead reviews of internal and external PCB layouts

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • 10+ years of PCB layout and routing experience; Allegro experience is preferred
  • 10+ years designing high-speed digital and mixed-signal PCBs from schematic netlists produced by other design engineers
  • Experience designing high-speed digital interfaces exceeding 10 Gbps and 6 GHz
  • Experience with high-speed memory interfaces such as DDR4
  • Experience designing boards with 16 or more layers using buried and blind vias
  • Experience with controlled-impedance transmission lines, including single-ended and differential stripline, microstrip, and coplanar waveguide
  • Experience documenting standard processes for creating symbols and footprints (decals) and ensuring compliance
  • Experience creating and maintaining schematic symbols and PCB footprints for the full hardware design group
  • May be required to lead a junior designer in creating and checking new footprints
  • Experience designing to IPC requirements
  • Experience documenting PCB design processes for internal teams and contract PCB designers and ensuring compliance
  • Experience collaborating with contract PCB designers to follow design processes and deliver standard-compliant work
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Relevant industry experience is required
  • A BS or associate degree in EE, CE, CS, or Computer-Aided Drafting & Design is preferred

Benefits

  • 401(k) match that vests immediately
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premium coverage options providing 100% coverage for employees and 75% for dependents
  • Flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses
  • Generous paid time off
  • Federal holidays

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