Engineer I, PCB (R6065)

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 100,000 - 150,000 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: []

Create aircraft-supporting PCB layouts and translate schematics and requirements into robust, manufacturable PCBA designs. Own the end-to-end PCB design process, including stackup design and constraint management, mechanical placement planning, and generation of drawings and manufacturing outputs. Partner across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure signal integrity, power integrity, impedance control, thermal/EMI mitigation, and supplier DFM requirements, while producing documentation such as Gerber/ODB++ files.

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16 hours ago

Engineer I, PCB (R6065)

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Job Summary

Create aircraft-supporting PCB layouts and translate schematics and requirements into robust, manufacturable PCBA designs. Own the end-to-end PCB design process, including stackup design and constraint management, mechanical placement planning, and generation of drawings and manufacturing outputs. Partner across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure signal integrity, power integrity, impedance control, thermal/EMI mitigation, and supplier DFM requirements, while producing documentation such as Gerber/ODB++ files.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Create PCB layouts for complex digital, analog, RF, high-speed, and power electronics designs.
  • •Plan and manage PCB stack-ups with fabrication vendors and manufacturing engineers.
  • •Interpret schematics, routing rules, and design intent in partnership with electrical engineers.
  • •Collaborate with mechanical engineers on board form factor integration, connector positioning, and placement constraints.
  • •Generate and maintain manufacturing documentation (including Gerber/ODB++ files), drawings, and fabrication/assembly notes.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 150,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •BS in Engineering.
  • •Direct experience designing a PCB, either from projects or professional exposure.
  • •Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222, IPC-7351, etc.).
  • •Familiar with PCB materials and manufacturing process, and stack-up construction.
  • •Familiar with controlled-impedance routing, differential pairs, length matching, and high-current power distribution.
Education:Bachelor's
Tech Stack:IPC-2221IPC-2222IPC-7351GerberODB++

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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