Senior PCB Layout Engineer – Satellite Systems (Altium 365)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior PCB Layout Engineer to support advanced satellite and space communication programs.

You will be involved in the design and layout of high-reliability electronic boards used in space or satellite environments, working closely with hardware, RF, and systems engineers.

This role requires strong hands-on expertise and the ability to work in a collaborative digital environment using Altium 365.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform PCB layout design for complex electronic boards used in satellite systems
• Work closely with hardware, RF, and systems engineers to translate schematics into robust layouts
• Manage high-speed, high-density, mixed-signal and RF layouts
• Ensure compliance with space / satellite constraints (EMC, signal integrity, thermal, reliability)
• Apply DFM / DFA / DFT best practices
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
• Use Altium Designer & Altium 365 for collaborative design and data management
• Contribute to continuous improvement of layout standards and methodologies

Profile / Requirements

• Significant experience (8+ years) as a PCB Layout Engineer in aerospace, satellite, defense or high-reliability electronics
• Strong expertise with Altium Designer and Altium 365
• Proven experience with high-speed digital design, RF and mixed-signal layouts, multilayer, high-density PCBs
• Good understanding of signal integrity, EMC, power integrity and thermal constraints
• Ability to work in international, multidisciplinary teams
• Professional working proficiency in English

Nice to Have

• Experience in space-qualified or satellite-grade hardware
• Knowledge of ECSS standards or equivalent aerospace standards
• Experience with rigid-flex PCBs
• Previous exposure to constellation or telecom satellite programs