SpaceX
Sr PCB Designer
SpaceX, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.PCB DESIGNER
You will be a member of the team responsible for printed circuit board design and associated technologies. You are a self-starter, team player, have the hunger to venture into unknown areas, results oriented and work cohesively within the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determination of layer stackup, perform component package selection, component placement, routing feasibility studies, and signal routing of digital, analog, RF and power conversion Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
Library creation and maintenance
Creation and release of documentation for fabrication of PCBs
Collaborate with internal teams and PCB vendors to continually improve design rules, constraints and Design for Test and Manufacture guidelines
PCB design tools, maintenance, evaluate new tools, and training team members
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of experience with PCB layout and routing in some or all of the following areas - modern passive and active electronics components, surface-mount, RF components, ball-grid array and similar fine pitch, high pin density components
2+ years of experience with ECAD libraries and library configuration management
High school diploma
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or similar area of study
Demonstrated understanding of Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, and Test
Experience with Mentor Xpedition and/or Altium Designer. Mentor Xpedition preferred
Experience with layout of mixed analog and digital designs, high speed buses, FPGA, DRAM and CPU designs, power supplies, DC-DC converters, transmission lines, impedance controlled traces and power traces
Have a mix of MIL-STD, commercial and IPC standards and design based experience
Experience monitoring industry-wide parts
Ability to visualize component placement and interconnectivity
Experience with scripting and automation
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
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If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.PCB DESIGNER
You will be a member of the team responsible for printed circuit board design and associated technologies. You are a self-starter, team player, have the hunger to venture into unknown areas, results oriented and work cohesively within the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determination of layer stackup, perform component package selection, component placement, routing feasibility studies, and signal routing of digital, analog, RF and power conversion Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
Library creation and maintenance
Creation and release of documentation for fabrication of PCBs
Collaborate with internal teams and PCB vendors to continually improve design rules, constraints and Design for Test and Manufacture guidelines
PCB design tools, maintenance, evaluate new tools, and training team members
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of experience with PCB layout and routing in some or all of the following areas - modern passive and active electronics components, surface-mount, RF components, ball-grid array and similar fine pitch, high pin density components
2+ years of experience with ECAD libraries and library configuration management
High school diploma
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or similar area of study
Demonstrated understanding of Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, and Test
Experience with Mentor Xpedition and/or Altium Designer. Mentor Xpedition preferred
Experience with layout of mixed analog and digital designs, high speed buses, FPGA, DRAM and CPU designs, power supplies, DC-DC converters, transmission lines, impedance controlled traces and power traces
Have a mix of MIL-STD, commercial and IPC standards and design based experience
Experience monitoring industry-wide parts
Ability to visualize component placement and interconnectivity
Experience with scripting and automation
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
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