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$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Job Title: Circuit Board Design Engineer

Duration: 6m with possible extension

Work Location: Hybrid - 1-2 day WFH, 3 days in Simi Valley (flex)

Our client that has delivered the vast majority of all unmanned aircrafts in the US DoD inventory is looking to add an experienced Circuit Board Design Engineer III. The Circuit Board Design Engineer III will have the opportunity to develop a variety of innovative unmanned robotic systems for defense and commercial applications. These development efforts will generally be small, focused design teams which will require an experienced Design engineer to use skills and design tools in support of complex PCBs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Complete development of CAD layout including symbol creation, floor planning, component placement, constraints management and routing
• Responsible for the design releases requiring the generation of artwork files, ODB+, fabrication and assembly drawings, and electronic PCB documentation
• Troubleshoots PCB basic functionality.
• Determine layer stack up, perform component package selection, component placement, routing feasibility studies, and signal routing of digital, analog, RF and power conversion of printed circuit boards (PCB)
• Interface with Manufacturing to produce designs that meet DFM guidelines
• Library creation and maintenance
• Create and release documentation for fabrication of PCBs
• Collaborate with internal teams and PCB vendors to continually improve design rules, constraints and design for test and manufacture guidelines
• Utilize PCB design tools, maintain and evaluate new tools, and train team members to use tools
• Document work and assist with the transition of new capabilities, technologies and prototypes into a production development environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• 5+ years' experience with Altium Designer (Version 19 or higher)
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of IPC standards
• Familiarity working with common protocols such as RS-485, RS-232, CAN, I2C, SPI, USB.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems with oscilloscope.
• Experience working closely with PCB fabricators prior to design release
• Experience in RF circuit layout
• Knowledge of types and manufacturers of dielectric materials
• Experience designing multilayer stack ups (up to 14 layers)
• Proficient with signal integrity design techniques
• Experience with low noise design and minimization of EMI/EMC
• Must be a team player, collaborates effectively, with a can-do attitude.
• Familiarity with office software and computer-based productivity tools.
• Must be willing to work on government contracts and ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Able to excel in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Has respect for profit and strives to meet project schedule and budget.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Master's degree preferred.
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering
• Hands on design/build experience is desired; UAV or R/C aircraft or other lightweight miniature robotic systems.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in an office and R&D environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• Ability to support field testing and integration assignments. (Infrequently)

Special Requirements:

• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:
Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

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Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.
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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Defense and Space Manufacturing