PCB Layout Engineer

OverviewAstranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts, Astranis serves as the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. The company has raised over $750 million from investors and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites from its headquarters in Northern California, USA.PCB Layout EngineerAs a PCB layout engineer at Astranis, you will be responsible for completing PCB layout across the entire company—supporting designs across payload, avionics and power. You will interface directly with design engineers to gather board requirements and mechanical constraints and implement those into the PCB layout. You will also interface with the PCBA manufacturing team and external fab and assembly vendors to implement design for manufacturing (DFM) and ensure reliable hardware for space.RolePlacement and routing of high-reliability PCB designs, with schematic and layout input from design engineersRouting of power, high-speed digital, RF, and analog PCB designsAssist library team in creating and reviewing schematic symbols and footprints from datasheets and 3D modelsOwn design standards, templates, release procedures and interface to PLM systemInterface with PCB manufacturing team and external fabrication and assembly vendors to assess capabilities, design stackups and implement design for manufacturing (DFM)RequirementsB.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree2+ years of PCB layout and routing experienceFamiliarity with Altium or similar design toolsExperience with IPC standards (Class 2/3, IPC-A-610, IPC-7351)Applicants are encouraged to apply even if not all criteria are metBonusExperience with scripting or automationExperience with PLM software (Arena preferred)Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and assembly processesStrong communication and teamwork skillsWhat we offerAll positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a component of Astranis’s total rewards package, which may include equity in the form of incentive stock options, health, disability and life insurance, flexible PTO, retirement plans, and on-site meals. Salary ranges are informed by professional salary surveys and may be influenced by factors such as experience, credentials, education, and role scope.Salary $90,000 – $140,000 USDCitizenship/Residency Requirement U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or protected status required to comply with space technology export regulations.Astranis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21