Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Powerus is building autonomous systems for defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations. The company is seeking a PCB Design Engineer I to create, lay out, verify, document, and release printed circuit boards for autonomous aerial systems while collaborating with hardware, firmware, and manufacturing engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain schematic designs in Altium Designer or equivalent EDA tools
- Perform PCB layout including component placement, trace routing, and copper pours under engineering direction
- Generate fabrication and assembly packages including Gerber files, drill files, pick-and-place data, and assembly drawings
- Run design rule checks and resolve violations prior to design review
- Support bill of materials creation and component selection with procurement and supply chain
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from hardware and manufacturing engineers
- Maintain component libraries, footprint databases, and design templates
- Support board bring-up and debug activities including rework and test point access
- Document design decisions, revision history, and known issues
Skills
- Must be located in the United States
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Coursework or project experience in PCB design, schematic capture, or electronic circuit design
- Familiarity with at least one EDA tool (Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence Allegro, or equivalent)
- Understanding of basic PCB manufacturing processes including etching, drilling, plating, and surface finish
- Understanding of basic electronic circuit principles including power distribution, signal routing, and grounding
- U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data
- Internship or co-op experience in PCB design or electronics manufacturing
- Experience with Altium Designer specifically
- Exposure to surface-mount assembly processes and reflow soldering
- Familiarity with version control systems for design data
- Coursework or project experience in electromagnetic compatibility or signal integrity
- Active or prior U.S. security clearance
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