Castelion
PCB Layout Engineer
Torrance, CA +3 · Full-time · Posted Sep 7, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
Rio Rancho, NM
19951 Mariner Ave, Torance, CA 90503
2601 29th Ave NW, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 - Experience
- 5 – 8+ years of experience in PCB layout and electronics hardware development.
- Visa sponsorship
- Employment is contingent upon the ability to access applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing. The role may require a U.S. Government security clearance or other authorization and applicable citizenship or eligibility requirements if designated.
About the job
Own the layout and release of complex avionics PCBs for hypersonic missile systems, coordinating across engineering disciplines and manufacturing partners to deliver flight-worthy hardware.
What you'll do
- Manage PCB layout from component placement through fabrication and assembly release, including stack-ups, routing, constraints, and design packages.
- Lead DFM/DFA reviews and work with vendors to resolve manufacturing issues and achieve production readiness.
- Support signal, power, and EMI-focused layout work, integration and qualification, and continuous improvement of PCB standards.
What they ask for
- 5 – 8+ years of experience in PCB layout and electronics hardware development.
- Proficiency with Altium or equivalent professional PCB layout tools, and experience with mechanical CAD tools such as NX or SolidWorks for ECAD–MCAD coordination.
- Experience taking complex, high-density, multi-layer PCBs (typically 10–20+ layers) from concept through production release.
- Knowledge of IPC Class 3 / 3A, signal and power integrity, EMI/EMC, PCB manufacturing, and working with fabrication and assembly vendors.
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, missile systems, spaceflight, defense, or other high-reliability hardware environments.
- Familiarity with signal and power integrity tools such as SiWave, HFSS, ADS, or CST.
Tools
Altium, NX, SolidWorks, SiWave, HFSS, ADS, CST, Gerber/ODB++
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