Lead PCB Design Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of PCB layout from initial concept to final release utilizing Altium Designer.

• Design multi-layer printed circuit boards (4–12+ layers) for battery management systems, DC-DC converters, power stages, and high-current distribution.

• Enhance high-current pathways and minimize impedance.

• Improve thermal performance.

• Ensure designs comply with EMI/EMC regulations.

• Define stack-ups and work closely with fabrication and assembly partners.

• Create and maintain component libraries and design rules within Altium.

• Assist in bring-up, debugging, and rapid iteration cycles.

• Collaborate directly with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to transition power electronics from concept to production-ready hardware.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in PCB layout.

• Strong proficiency in Altium Designer.

• Demonstrated experience in power electronics, including buck/boost converters and switching regulators.

• Proven expertise in layouts for high-current and/or high-voltage applications.

• Experience with EMI-aware design methodologies.

• Solid grasp of IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-2152).

• Strong understanding of thermal and current density considerations.

• Capable of working independently and swiftly in a startup environment.

• Experience with lithium-ion battery systems or battery management systems (preferred).

• Background in a startup or small-team setting (preferred).

• Familiarity with UL, IEC, or automotive standards (preferred).

• Experience working directly with overseas fabrication and contract manufacturers (preferred).

• Prior experience with smart battery management systems for various cell chemistries (preferred).

• Experience in implementing wired and wireless communication protocols (preferred).

• Experience in laying out mixed-signal ASICs, FPGAs, and/or CPLDs (preferred).

• Must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity options included in the compensation package.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits covering medical, dental, and vision.

• Generous policy for paid time off and paid holidays (PTO).