PCB Designer and Layout Engineer
La Jolla, California
About MaXentric Technologies LLC
MaXentric Technologies LLC, a provider of wireless technology solutions, products, and services for commercial and military applications, has several full-time engineering positions open with the potential for growth, targeted for candidates with a Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
The ideal candidate will be someone with 5+ years of experience who solves problems, takes ownership of their work and retains a sense of urgency to meet project deadlines. We are looking for candidates with innovative and energetic personalities who are willing to explore new ideas and are strong team players with excellent communication skills.
Role Summary
As a PCB Designer and Layout Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end physical design of complex printed circuit boards. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in routing mixed-signal designs, specifically spanning high-speed digital, sensitive analog, and high-frequency RF circuitry. You will work closely with hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to take schematics from initial concept through layout, fabrication, and assembly.
Key Responsibilities
Perform component placement and complex routing for high-density, multi-layer PCBs incorporating digital, analog, and RF sections.
Collaborate with electrical engineers on schematic capture, design constraints, and footprint generation.
Implement advanced RF layout techniques, including controlled impedance traces, microstrip/stripline design, phase matching, and RF shielding/grounding strategies.
Route high-speed digital interfaces while adhering to strict signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) constraints.
Design and isolate sensitive low-noise analog circuits to prevent cross-talk and electromagnetic interference (EMI) from digital and RF domains.
Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) reviews to ensure high-yield, cost-effective production.
Generate and maintain complete manufacturing release packages, including Gerber/ODB++ files, Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly drawings, and fab notes.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Experience: 5+ years of dedicated PCB layout experience.
ECAD Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of industry-standard PCB design software (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or Mentor Graphics Xpedition).
Mixed-Signal Expertise: Proven track record of routing high-speed digital signals, cleanly separating analog power/ground planes, and designing high-frequency RF PCB elements (return paths, via stitching, coplanar waveguides).
Manufacturing Knowledge: Deep understanding of PCB fabrication processes, stack-up design, materials (e.g.,FR4, Rogers), and IPC standards.
NOTE: Due to the nature of our military work, U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for this position.
Compensation & Benefits
Good Faith Pay Range: $80,000 – $150,000 per year. This range represents the good faith estimate of the salary MaXentric reasonably expects to pay for this position upon hire. Final compensation will be based on the candidate's specific skills, experience, and geographic location.
Total Compensation: This role is eligible for Annual Performance Bonuses
Phantom Stock options
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Retirement: 401(k) plan
Time Off: 152 hours of PTO per year, which includes the California-compliant sick leave
MaXentric Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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California Fair Chance Act: MaXentric Technologies will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Fair Chance Act. No inquiries into criminal history will be made until after a conditional offer of employment.
MaXentric is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer
Application Question(s):
Due to the requirements of our U.S. government contracts, including Department of Defense contracts, this position requires access to controlled technology and information subject to applicable security regulations and export control laws (including ITAR/EAR). Are you a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder)?
Work Location: In person