PCB Design Engineer

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the design and drafting of high-performance printed circuit boards used in complex RF and Microwave components and systems.  This role is critical to ensuring electrical performance, manufacturability, and reliability of designs operating from MHz through multi-GHz frequencies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop single and multilayer PCB layouts for RF, mixed-signal, analog, and digital circuits utilizing industry best practices.
• Implement controlled impedance structures (microstrip, stripline, CPWG) and transmission line matching.
• Optimize component placement and routing for signal integrity, isolation, and minimal parasitics.
• Address RF-specific challenges such as grounding strategies, shielding, and coupling mitigation.
• Translate schematics into layouts that preserve phase noise, isolation, minimize spurs, address thermal issues and maintain signal fidelity.
• Work closely with other engineers to ensure layout supports filter response, oscillator stability, and low-noise performance.
• Apply best practices for minimizing EMI/EMC and crosstalk in dense RF environments
• Generate complete fabrication and assembly packages including:
  • Gerber/ODB++ files
  • Drill files and stack-up definitions
  • Fabrication drawings and notes
  • Assembly drawings
• Define PCB stack-ups including RF laminates (e.g., Rogers) and hybrid constructions.
• Understand dielectric properties, loss tangent, and their impact on RF performance.
• Collaborate with fabricators to ensure compliance with requirements, manufacturability, and cost targets.
• Support design reviews, including layout reviews and tolerance analysis.
• Work with manufacturing to prevent and resolve assembly issues related to pcb design.

Supervises: None.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of RF/microwave PCB design, including controlled impedance and high-frequency effects.
• Understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC, grounding, shielding, and RF materials.
• Proficiency in PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, PADS) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook) for technical documentation and communication.
• Demonstrated experience with RF PCB design techniques, including impedance control, shielding, and grounding. 
• Proficiency with PCB CAD tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro, or Mentor Graphics Pads
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, materials, and tolerances.
• Ability to optimize layouts for signal fidelity, manufacturability, and performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Familiarity with IPC standard and high-reliability design practices. 
• Must be able to work with ITAR data without a license

Education, Experience and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering  or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•  5+ years of PCB layout experience, with a strong emphasis on RF and high-frequency designs.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials up to 50lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required. 
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, machine controls, and measuring instruments.
• Work is performed in a combination of office and manufacturing environments. 
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to safely climb, descend, and work from ladders, stairs, and elevated platforms at verifying heights.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, fumes, and related by-products.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice, based on business needs. 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Wage (based on experience).
• Bonus: Annual bonus based on achieving company and individual goals.
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Life Insurance at no cost to the associate.
• Short/Long-Term disability at no cost to the associate.
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional development and so much more!

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Mtron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Employment is contingent upon the success of background check and drug screening.