Senior PCB Designer
Vast - Long Beach, California, us, 90899![Vast](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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all-in , committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a Senior PCB Designer, reporting to the
PCB Manager,
to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time,
exempt
position located in our
Long Beach
location.
Responsibilities:Work with responsible engineers to produce printed circuits board designsDesign and layout custom printed circuit boards using IPC design standard and guidelinesWork with vendors to determine stack up, routing feasibilities & ensure designs meet the DFM guidelinesCollaborate with internal teams & PCB vendors to ensure board meet design requirementsGenerate required artworks & drawings for fabrication and assemblyDevelop and refine team processes for PCB design, part creation, and library/database standardsCreate, maintain and design in Altium VaultDevelop PCB layout good practices and help train team membersWrite scripts to simplify processes
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and 4+ years of experience or 8+ years of layout experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.5+ years of experience with Altium Designer CAD toolExperience with high-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up, multi-layer board layout designExperience with fine pitch BGA routing, including blind buried viasExperience with multi-rail power delivery and high-speed signal integrity constraintsExperience with design constraint management, including trace length matching, spacing rules, etcCID or CID+ certification
Preferred Skills & Experience:Experience with PCB library management, component generation, high-speed digital & mixed signal board layout, floor planning.Good knowledge of IPC 2221A, IPC 6012 Class 3 and IPC 7351Experience with variety of boards, including high density with 16 layers or more digital designs, power electronics, flex circuits & RF circuitsExpertise in PCB fabrication processes, limitations, design rules, and best practiceExcellent communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with othersAbility to work effectively in a team environment
Salary Range: California
$150,000-$170,000 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.