Monarch Quantum

Senior PCB Layout Engineer 4

San Diego, California, United States · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$180kDetected 35 days ago

PCB DesignAltiumElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationMentoringAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

About the role

Join our fast‑paced and passionate team as a Senior PCB Layout Engineer 4.
Work independently and collaboratively while maintaining clear communication with the project engineer, electrical designers, and cross‑functional teammates.

Perform PCB placement and routing for RF, analog, and high‑speed digital circuits.
Maintain schematic‑to‑layout consistency, including BOM alignment and revision control.
Generate fabrication and assembly packages and coordinate with PCB vendors to ensure high‑quality builds.
Conduct design rule checks (DRC), signal‑integrity‑aware layout reviews, and manufacturability assessments.
Perform bring‑up and testing activities by collaborating with electrical engineers and technicians.
Participate in root‑cause analysis for layout‑related failures and implement corrective actions.
Work independently and collaboratively to ensure high performance and signal integrity for low-noise and RF designs.
Perform design reviews, incorporate feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement of layout processes.
You enjoy building processes and systems from the ground up.

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, ECE, or a related field desired
equivalent experience considered.
5 years of relevant PCB layout experience, ideally within a startup or high‑performance hardware environment.
Demonstrated experience laying out GHz RF, high‑speed digital, and mixed‑signal PCBs.
Experience with controlled‑impedance routing, differential pairs, and high‑frequency design constraints.
Experience using Altium Designer.

Strong understanding of PCB stackups, materials, and fabrication processes.
Familiarity with analog and GHz RF layout best practices including grounding, shielding, isolation, and minimizing parasitics.
Knowledge of high‑speed digital layout concepts such as return‑path integrity, length matching, and crosstalk mitigation.
Ability to generate fabrication and assembly documentation including Gerbers, ODB++, and manufacturing notes.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
Define PCB stackups in collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers.
Contribute to the development of internal layout standards, libraries, and workflows.
The expected annual salary range for this position is $140,000-$180,000.
Execute complex PCB layout tasks including stackup definition, routing strategy, placement optimization, and documentation.
Take initiative to grow technical competency through mentorship, curiosity, and exposure to new tools and technologies.
This position requires access to export-controlled information.

Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U

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