SWRI
- Support design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of digital electronics and analog power hardware for space applications including command and control, data storage, signal processing, and communications.
- Participate in the full lifecycle design for related flight digital electronics in high reliability systems for space applications; perform analysis and implement designs from concept to hardware; work with team of full-time engineers.
- Identify process improvements for future.
- Lead the PCB Design Team, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of PCB designs that meet project requirements.
- Oversee the design and layout of custom printed circuit boards, adhering to IPC design standards and guidelines.
- Mentor and train team members.
- Develop, refine, and implement team processes for PCB design, part creation, and library/database management.
- Identify and implement opportunities for automation within the PCB design process, including script development.
- Collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into PCB designs.
- Plan, organize, lead, and coordinate the activities of 4 technical staff in the PWB layout group.
- Lead a team consisting technicians and technologists; make detailed plans and manage to the plans to accomplish technical and schedule goals for PWB designs.
- Oversee the completion of PWB design projects in Altium as well as supporting business development for government and commercial clients with notional/concept designs.
- Perform PWB design activities for signal and power integrity.
- Identify areas of future growth (new design features, materials, and standards).
- Maintain vendor relationships with PWB fabrication facilities as well as coupon test labs.
- Interact with engineering, component logistics, and fabrication staff to support the processing of designs through the SwRI ecosystem.
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- IPC Certified - CID+ certification preferred.
- 5 years: PWB design and layout, particularly with the Altium toolset. Prefer intimate knowledge of Rigid Design Specs (IPC-2222 & 6012) and Flex Design Specs (IPC-2223 & 6013). Knowledge of multilayer PCB layout, fabrication and assembly techniques including blind/buried micro/vias.
- 5 years: Electrical analyses such and signal and power integrity.
- 5 years: Interaction with PWB vendors - Experience working with various PCB suppliers and managing quality performance.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.