Aerospace Electronics department designs and produces an extensive range of electronic controllers for aerospace and defense in actuators control domain.
Join us in developing the next generation of aerospace electronics. As a PCB Layout Designer (ECAD Engineer), you will design advanced electronic assemblies for airborne electric motor controllers used in mission-critical aircraft systems.
Your work will include PCB layout development for control, inverter, and power-stage electronics driving medium- and high-power motors and solenoids. You will contribute to products engineered for high-reliability aerospace applications, designed to meet IPC Class 3 standards and operate reliably in harsh environments characterized by temperature extremes, vibration, and EMI exposure.
What You Will Do:Creating layout of complex, multilayer and high density PCBs with use of Mentor Graphics Expedition
Cooperation with Schematic Design, Packaging and EMC engineers
Preparation of manufacturing data and drawings (Gerber files, BOMs, fabrication and assembly drawings)
Release of manufacturing data in PLM system (Windchill)
Cooperation with PCB and PCBA manufacturers (answer to engineering questions, alignment to manufacturing capabilities)
Run simulations and analysis of designed layout (Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, etc. – Siemens HyperLynx).
Maintenance of components library (creation of components symbols and footprints in Mentor Graphics Library Manager)
Acting as liaison between sourcing, supply chain, design and manufacturing teams
Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external subject matter experts to support medium to large sized projects
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in electronics or related.
4+ years of experience in PCB Layout design or equivalent
Comprehensive knowledge of PCB layout creation techniques, layout optimization, manufacturing and assembly processes
Knowledge of PCB stack-up, placement, routing, signal /power integrity and EMC rules
Experience in reading and understanding electronic components specification (electrical, mechanical, environmental, technology parameters)
Strong understanding of electrical schematics
Self-disciplined with ability to work on assigned tasks and meet the schedule
Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to operate in the international project team.
Good English and Polish languages skills; able to explain technical topics.
Additionally appreciated: IPC Certified Interconnect Designer (CID / CID+), Design for Reliability
Advancement opportunities in international team
A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
Multisport package
Meal Vouchers
Company performance bonus program
Work-life balance, semi-flexible working time
PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
Hybrid work model
Relocation & Educational support
Skills Required
- Bachelor or Master of Science degree in electronics or related
- 4+ years of experience in PCB layout design
- Experience creating complex multilayer, high-density PCB layouts (IPC Class 3 expectations)
- Proficiency with Mentor Graphics Expedition
- Experience maintaining components library and creating symbols/footprints (Mentor Graphics Library Manager)
- Experience preparing manufacturing data and drawings (Gerber files, BOMs, fabrication and assembly drawings)
- Experience releasing manufacturing data in PLM systems (Windchill)
- Ability to run signal integrity and power integrity simulations and analysis (Siemens HyperLynx)
- Comprehensive knowledge of PCB stack-up, placement, routing, SI/PI, and EMC rules
- Ability to read and interpret electronic component specifications (electrical, mechanical, environmental)
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics
- Self-discipline to work on assigned tasks and meet schedules
- Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to operate in international project teams
- Good English and Polish language skills
- IPC Certified Interconnect Designer (CID / CID+)
- Design for Reliability experience
Woodward, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and paid maternity/paternity leave are included. The ability to purchase additional vacation in some cases broadens time-off flexibility.
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What We Do
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. For 150 years, Woodward has focused its resources and expertise on delivering proven systems that perform under incredible demands. Our customers have come to rely on us to help them address and solve the challenges associated with global efficiency initiatives – from reducing emissions, to increasing energy efficiency, to helping them introduce alternative energy sources.
Why Work With Us
A career at Woodward offers professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in our industry, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company’s goal of always innovating for a better future. People join Woodward for a job and end up building a career for a lifetime.
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