Design and release high-quality PCBs for a satellite communications system. Translate schematics into layouts, optimize placement and routing, manage Altium libraries, generate fabrication files, and coordinate with vendors to resolve fabrication and assembly issues.
Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as a founding member of our electrical engineering team as a Sr. PCB Designer developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. Connect the vision to the hardware, build it, test it and fly it.
AscendArc is a startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for action-oriented individuals who want to work in a hardware rich environment focused on rapid iteration. Our success will depend on your energy, commitment, skill, and creativity.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers to translate schematics into high-quality PCB layouts.
- Optimize component placement, routing, grounding, and overall board structure for performance and reliability.
- Own the full layout cycle from initial concept to release for fabrication.
- Generate all files required to order a board and support smooth fabrication and assembly.
- Maintain and update Altium libraries and ensure consistent documentation.
- Coordinate with PCB vendors to get quotes, resolve questions, and address any fabrication issues.
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency with Altium, particularly layout and library management.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with quick iteration cycles.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- RF layout experience a big plus
Base Salary
The base salary range for this position is $100,000-160,000/year. When determining an individual’s compensation, we consider several factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data, so pay for this role may vary from the amounts listed.
Legal Eligibility to Work
Due to U.S. export control regulations, this position is only open to “U.S. persons.” That means you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or have refugee/asylee status. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants on temporary work visas (such as H-1B, TN, O-1, etc.) for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AscendArc is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor or legally protected status.
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