PWB Designer VThe PWB Designer V is responsible for the design and layout of complex, high-reliability Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs) for new and existing electronic products. This role collaborates with Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams to develop manufacturable PCB layouts using Siemens Xpedition, with occasional support in PADS. The Designer V provides technical leadership, establishes layout best practices, and mentors other designers.
Responsibilities:- Participate in engineering design review by providing inputs to the Engineering team as required
- Create complex multilayer PWB layouts using Siemens Xpedition; provide support in PADS as required
- Work with external vendors to develop PCB stack-ups and ensure layouts conform to latest IPC standards
Collaborate closely with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering to optimize component placement, routing strategy, impedance control, power distribution, Thermal Management, EMI/EMC performance, signal integrity, and ensure enclosure, connector, and keep-out compatibility.
Generate documentation packages for PCB manufacturing and board assemblies
Perform constraint-driven PCB layout using provided design guides
Review schematics for layout readiness and identify potential manufacturability or routing concerns early in the design cycle
Support PCB fabrication reviews with internal teams and external manufacturing partners
Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations to improve product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost
Mentor team designers and provide technical leadership on complex layout projects.
Support prototype builds, engineering changes (ECOs), and production releases.
Drive continuous improvement of PCB layout standards, workflows, and CAD methodologies.
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GEDMinimum of eight (8) years of experience in area of responsibility. CAD Software Xpedition (Preferred)PADSExperience working with RF PCB Designs (Preferred)
About Us:
About Frontgrade At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world's most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.
Why Work for Us:
We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That's why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You'll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you're building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.
Additional Information:
This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law. Other benefits include:
- Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
- Career Opportunity and Growth
- Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
- Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)8 weeks of 100% Paid Family LeaveJob InfoJob Identification 302 Job Category Engineering
- Degree Level High School Graduate
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 3205 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA, 92010, USWork Schedule 9/80 Rotation A - 7a Start
- Minimum Salary 48.35 Maximum Salary 60.44 Business Unit Group Aethercomm, Exeter, Hauppauge, YorkOrg ID Engineering - IS
