PCB Designer

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Seattle, WA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Manufacturing
The Role
Design and lead complex multilayer RF, mixed-signal, and phased-array PCB layouts for satellite, HAPS/NTN, and defense applications. Responsibilities include impedance and phase matching, signal and power integrity, stackup and constraint development, DFM/DFA/DFT reviews, fabrication documentation, and vendor coordination. The role collaborates closely with antenna, RF, thermal, mechanical, and systems engineers to deliver manufacturable high-frequency board designs.
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About the Role

We're seeking an experienced PCB Designer to lead high-complexity RF and phased array board layouts. You'll work directly with antenna, RFIC, and systems engineers to translate schematics and floorplans into manufacturable, high-performance multilayer designs for satellite, HAPS/NTN, and defense applications.

 
Responsibilities
  • Design and lay out complex multilayer PCBs for RF and mixed-signal systems using Mentor (Siemens) Xpedition

  • Execute phased array panel layouts, including tightly matched feed networks, controlled-impedance routing, and lattice-spacing constraints for antenna elements

  • Manage length/phase matching, impedance control, and signal integrity for high-frequency and high-speed signals

  • Develop and maintain constraint sets, layer stackups, and design rules in coordination with fabrication and assembly partners

  • Perform DFM/DFA/DFT reviews and work with vendors to resolve manufacturability issues

  • Generate complete fabrication and assembly documentation (Gerber/ODB++, drill, fab drawings, assembly drawings, BOM)

  • Collaborate with antenna, RF, thermal, and mechanical engineers on board partitioning, grounding, shielding, and thermal management

 
Required Qualifications
  • BSc in Electrical Engineering or a related field

  • 5+ years of PCB layout experience, with demonstrated expertise in Mentor Xpedition (Enterprise/Designer flow)

  • Proven experience with RF/microwave PCB design, including controlled impedance, transmission-line structures, and RF component placement

  • Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and high-frequency layout techniques

  • Experience with multilayer, high-density (HDI) boards and advanced stackups

  • Proficiency generating industry-standard fabrication/assembly outputs and interfacing with fab houses

  • Working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-7351, IPC-A-600/610)

 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Direct experience with phased array / antenna array panel layout

  • Familiarity with mmWave or high-frequency (>10 GHz) design considerations

  • Experience with full-panel integration and large-format board designs

  • Familiarity with RF simulation/EM tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, EMX) and constraint-driven design flows

  • Experience collaborating within an IC/RFIC design environment

 
Additional Notes
  • Export control: This role involves technology subject to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise eligible under applicable export authorizations.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of PCB layout experience
  • Demonstrated expertise with Mentor Xpedition Enterprise or Designer flow
  • Experience with RF or microwave PCB design, including controlled impedance, transmission-line structures, and RF component placement
  • Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and high-frequency layout techniques
  • Experience with multilayer, high-density boards and advanced stackups
  • Proficiency generating industry-standard fabrication and assembly outputs and interfacing with fabrication houses
  • Working knowledge of IPC-2221, IPC-7351, IPC-A-600, and IPC-A-610 standards
  • Direct experience with phased-array or antenna-array panel layout
  • Familiarity with mmWave or high-frequency designs above 10 GHz
  • Experience with full-panel integration and large-format board designs
  • Familiarity with RF simulation or electromagnetic tools such as HFSS, ADS, or EMX
  • Experience collaborating within an IC or RFIC design environment
  • Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible under applicable U.S. export authorizations
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The Company
6 Employees
Year Founded: 2026

What We Do

RogueBeam is an electronics manufacturer developing advanced phased-array systems for communications and radar applications. The company designs and manufactures complete systems in-house, spanning RF, antennas, digital processing, DSP, software, and mechanical integration. Its purpose-built connectivity hardware and simplified network-integration systems aim to replace legacy infrastructure, reduce operational complexity, and improve performance for demanding mission-critical connectivity needs at scale.

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