Kraken Kinetics
PCB Layout / ECAD Designer
Pinehurst, NC
Work authorization requiredDetected 4 days ago
PCB DesignAltiumEMI/EMCRoboticsMedical Devices
About the role
- Work with mechanical engineers to define board outlines, connector placement, keep-in / keep-out zones, mounting features, and packaging constraints.
- Generate fabrication and assembly outputs, including Gerbers, ODB++, pick-and-place files, drawings, stackup notes, and assembly documentation.
Responsibilities
- Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions that enable modern warfighting capabilities for the United States Armed Forces and its allies.
- Our team brings decades of specialized Department of War experience across the full lifecycle of kinetic system development-from concept and design through testing, manufacturing, and operational deployment.
- Built on a foundation of work that helped lead the DoW into the era of kinetic drones, Kraken Kinetics combines commercial agility with deep technical expertise to deliver DEFINITIVE LETHALITY™ when it matters most.
- Kraken Kinetics is seeking a PCB Layout / ECAD Designer to support the development and release of printed circuit boards for advanced defense products.
- The PCB Layout / ECAD Designer will provide additional layout capacity and help mature Kraken's ECAD practices, including library management, layout standards, release documentation, and design-for-manufacturing feedback.
- This role is ideal for a hands-on designer who can work quickly and independently[BS1] while helping establish disciplined practices that support a growing engineering team.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers to understand schematics, design intent, routing constraints, and critical circuit requirements.
- Create and maintain PCB footprints, symbols, component libraries, and ECAD documentation.
- Support design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-test (DFT), and design-for-assembly (DFA) reviews.
- Participate in PCB design reviews and contribute to layout standards, checklist development, and release practices.
Requirements
- Proficiency with Altium Designer or similar professional PCB design tools.
- Experience laying out multi-layer printed circuit boards.
- Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly processes, component footprints, and manufacturing documentation.
- Working knowledge of applicable IPC standards and guidelines, and the workmanship requirements associated with IPC Class 1, 2, and 3 electronic assemblies.
- Experience creating fabrication and assembly output packages.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with high-density, mixed-signal, high-reliability, or safety-critical PCB designs.
- Experience with rigid-flex PCB design.
- Experience with Altium library management, component lifecycle tracking, or ECAD standards development.
- Familiarity with DFM/DFT practices, bed-of-nails test points, production test access, and panelization.
- Experience with IPC standards related to PCB design, component creation & footprints, fabrication, or assembly.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers, PCB fabricators, and assembly houses.
- Experience supporting ECOs, configuration management, and production release workflows.
- Security Requirement
Benefits
- Generous PTO policy
- Comprehensive medical coverage (80% company-paid for employee + dependents).
- Vision & dental (100% company-paid)
- Short and long-term disability coverage (100% company-paid)
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-paid life insurance
Company info
- [ Video Link] https://youtu.be/gXuJhhVhcn8
- Kraken Kinetics is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
- We specialize in mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms, delivering production-ready solutions at speed to address urgent national security challenges.
Visa & Work Authorization
- US Citizen
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