Sr. Electrical Engineer (PCB Design)

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 (Green Card holder), 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