layiq

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Senior PCB Designer at Viasat | LAYIQ

Produce PCB layouts utilizing Mentor Graphics Xpedition.
Own PCB layout for complex designs, including component placement, routing, stack‑up definition, and constraint management for digital, analog, RF, and power circuits
Design and route high‑layer‑count boards (10+ layers) with controlled impedance, differential pairs, length matching, power integrity, and signal integrity considerations
Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, RF, thermal, manufacturing, and test engineers during schematic development and design reviews
Perform pre‑ and post‑layout SI/PI analysis, EMI/EMC risk mitigation, and layout trade studies to de‑risk designs early
Generate and release complete fabrication and assembly deliverables (Gerber, ODB++, IPC‑2581, drill files, stack‑ups, drawings, and assembly outputs)
Apply DFM/DFA/DFT best practices, incorporating feedback from fabrication and assembly partners to improve yield, cost, and schedule
Create, validate, and maintain symbols, footprints, and 3D models, and work with libraries to ensure accuracy and reuse
Support prototype bring‑up, debug, and iteration by working alongside hardware and test teams
Help define and improve PCB design standards, constraints, and workflows across the Space Infrastructure organization
Mentor junior designers and contribute to raising the technical bar for layout quality and execution speed

Associate's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent professional experience
5 - 8 years of professional PCB layout experience, including ownership of complex, multilayer designs
5+ years of direct experience using Mentor Xpedition and CES.
Schematic capture experience.
Demonstrated experience with high‑speed digital, mixed‑signal, and power electronics layouts
Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and manufacturability
Experience producing fabrication and assembly packages and working directly with board houses and assemblers
Ability to visualize component placement, routing strategies, and mechanical integration early in the design process
Strong communication skills and comfort working in fast‑paced, cross‑functional engineering environments
Ability to travel up to 10%
US Citizenship required

Senior PCB Designer

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