Lead, PCB Designer
Location: Rochester, New York, USA (Hybrid/Onsite)
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Communications
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Security Clearance: Not Required
Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate
About the Role
Join a team at the forefront of advanced communications technology for the military and first responders. As a Lead PCB Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in the design and development of high-performance printed circuit boards (PCBs) that power mission-critical radio equipment.
You'll be working with the latest technologies in rigid, flexible, and rigid-flex boards, using Mentor PADS, and collaborating across disciplines to create robust, manufacturable, and high-integrity designs.
This role reports to the PCB Design Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Lead high-density PCB layout designs using Mentor PADS and other advanced tools
Design and validate HDI PCB layouts with fine lines/spaces, microvias, stacked vias, and via-in-pad
Collaborate across engineering teams to address fabrication, assembly, and testing issues
Create stack-ups and model-controlled impedance
Develop and maintain PCB layout design guidelines and best practices
Perform peer reviews of complex designs
Mentor and onboard less experienced designers
Drive evaluation and implementation of new design software and tools
Support suppliers by addressing technical queries on PCB requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of PCB design experience
OR Graduate Degree with 7+ years
OR 13+ years of PCB design experience in lieu of a degree
Preferred Skills
In-depth understanding of the full PCB value chain: schematics, materials, fabrication, assembly, BOMs
Experience in RF, analog, digital, and power supply layout designs
Proficiency with Valor NPI and manufacturing checks
Familiarity with industry standards and documentation practices
Proven track record in mentoring junior designers and conducting peer reviews
Background in implementing or upgrading PCB design software/tools
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $92,000 – $171,000 (based on experience and location)
Bonus Eligible: No
Commission: No
Overtime Eligible: No
Benefits Include:
Health, dental, and disability insurance
401(k) match
Paid time off and holidays
Parental leave
Education assistance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Candidate Snapshot
Mid-senior level professional with extensive PCB layout experience
Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced environment
Strong communicator and team collaborator
Willing to occasionally travel as required