Sr. Staff Engineer - PCB Design

Sr. Staff Engineer - PCB Design

Aurora Networks is seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff PCB Designer.

In this role you will design cutting-edge printed circuit boards across Aurora Networks. As a Sr. Staff PCB Designer, you will be a key contributor shaping next-generation hardware from concept through fabrication, working alongside world-class electrical and mechanical engineering teams.

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