engineering
Posted Apr 1Senior Electrical Engineer – PCBA Schematic & Layout
at Saronic
Austin, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- - Own the entire PCB design lifecycle, including requirements, major component selection, block diagrams, schematic, circuit analysis, placement, routing, DFA/DFM review, prototype testing, and documentation.
- - Lead or support prototype bring-up, debugging, and testing with support from the firmware/software teams (Capability to write firmware/software for bring-up is a plus).
- - Review and optimize designs for EMC/EMI compliance and environmental robustness.
- - Support ITAR/export compliance and follow relevant standards such as MIL-STD’s, IPC-610/6012, etc. REQUIRED
Requirements
- experience in the defense, aerospace, automotive or marine industries is highly desirable.
- QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. - 3+ years of professional
- experience in PCB schematic and layout design. - Proficiency with Altium Designer (or other equivalent EDA tools). -
- Experience with multi-layer board design and high-speed or mixed-signal circuitry. - Strong understanding of electronic components, circuit theory, and board-level design principles. - Ability to interpret datasheets, standards, and mechanical constraints. - Proven
- experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT). - Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: -
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or other safety/mission-critical industries. - Familiarity with ruggedized systems, high-temperature settings, water-intrusion protection, and other environmental requirements. - Knowledge of MIL-STD, IPC standards, or similar frameworks. -
- Experience with SPICE simulations, Signal Integrity Analysis, or reliability engineering. - Ability to work with firmware, FPGA, or embedded teams. - Active or previous security clearance (or ability to obtain one). - Ownership mentality and attention to detail. - Ability to work both independently and in multidisciplinary teams. - Strong organizational and time management skills. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.