PC Board Designer

General Atomics — United States

Salary: Not disclosed · Schedule: 9-Day Fortnight · Work model: Hybrid

Skills: CAD Design, Engineering communication, PCB Design, Technical Leadership, PADS Power Logic, PADS Power PCB

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PC Board Designer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Poway

California

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity in Poway, CA for a PC Board Designer in our Electrical Engineering Department.

With little supervision, this position assists engineers in the design and development of complex and detailed layouts of printed circuit boards. Provides creative technical solutions to working plans, detailed drawings, and completed electrical drawings of printed circuit (PC) board components and assemblies for a wide variety of complex products and components of products. Works from preliminary schematics, notes, part lists, rough or detailed sketches, a basic description of the board function, and configuration and arrangement as defined by engineering. Establishes design standards and configurations. Verifies completed design elements while checking dimensions, materials to be used and quantities. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at major milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. May provide direction to less experienced PC board designers and support staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ·

  • Provides leadership in developing practicable and innovative PC board design solutions for assigned complex products and components of products.
  • Interacts with engineering staff on PC board design concepts and progress.
  • May be assigned PC board design oversight of a project or program.
  • Using CAD specialty engineering design software PADS Power PCB and PADS Power Logic (PCAD 8.5 optional), develops complex Schematics, PC board layouts and drawings, and details related structural assemblies and devices.
  • Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies, and recommends changes.
  • Makes engineering computations and develops designs utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software, and makes adjustments in drawings and specifications.
  • Provides documentation including schematics and PC board layouts and identifies design issues.
  • Archives engineering data files per company configuration control procedures, and interacts with PCB vendors to coordinate the manufacturing of PC boards and electronic assemblies.
  • May provide direction to less experienced PC board designers and support staff.
  • Remains current in CAD techniques, ANSI Y4.15 drawing principles, IPC Standards or equivalent, as well as appropriate specialty design software and associated applications.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Category

Engineering

Experience Level

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Workstyle

Hybrid

Pay Range Low

87,070

Pay Range High

132,963

Travel Percentage Required

None

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Clearance Required?

Desired

Clearance Level

Secret

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