Sr. Staff Engineer - PCB Design

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document high-density printed circuit board (PCB) layouts that conform to manufacturing, industry standards and Aurora Networks design guidelines, using supplied schematics and electrical/mechanical design constraints Develop PCB layouts for a wide variety of broadband network designs across multiple business units, including R&D, Access Technologies and Broadband Networks Support form factor accurate (FFA) test platform circuit boards requiring mastery of digital processors, RF amplifier circuits, and power control devices Work with micro-vias (stacked), sequential lamination stack-ups, and design rules using 0.5mm pitch and smaller packages Collaborate with US and Mexico teams to deliver PCB design solutions for high-performance electronic assemblies Develop and present PCB design trade-offs and solutions to the engineering design team for resolution and implementation Determine trade-offs necessary to meet design requirements while producing high-quality, cost-effective PCBs that meet schedule objectives Maintain technical coordination with Engineering and Manufacturing; resolve PCB design issues with fabrication and assembly vendors Prepare and deliver design reviews to project teams Contribute to process improvement initiatives, PCB and DFM checklists, and design guidelines Collaborate with internal PCB designers to optimize product development processes and schedule execution Provide direction, prioritization, and clear project task communication to team members and stakeholders Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering technology, or a related technical field 8+ years actively involved in PCB high speed design and RF mixed technologies. Design for Manufacture (DFM) analysis experience utilizing Valor and/or CAM350 tools. Proficiency in Siemens/Mentor Xpedition PCB design software Experience with RF, Analog, and high-speed digital circuit design, including: DDR2/3/4/5. Expert understanding and demonstrated application of PCB design principles, practices, and industry standards Proven ability to perform complex PCB design tasks requiring in-depth knowledge of fabrication and assembly process capabilities and limitations Experience with EMI mitigation techniques and practices Familiarity with PWB technology and process trends and their application to advanced designs Design for Manufacture (DFM) analysis experience utilizing Valor. Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to deliver clear status reports and presentations Effective collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and external suppliers via email, web meetings, and instant messaging Ability to understand project goals and align individual contributions accordingly Leadership skills to direct, prioritize, and communicate project milestones to team members