LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - PCB Group Design Lead

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.