Senior PCB Layout Designer

Senior Pcb Layout Designer

At L3Harris, you'll design PCBs that power the most advanced radio communication equipment in the world - trusted by the military and first responders when every second counts. As a Principal PCB Layout Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing cutting-edge rigid, flex, and rigid-flex printed circuit boards, while mentoring the next generation of designers and shaping our design processes. The PCB Designer will effectively utilize design software deployed at L3Harris to create, modify, review, and validate PCB designs for rigid, flexible, and rigid-flex printed circuit boards. You'll utilize the latest board technologies: fine line and spaces, microvias, stacked microvias, via-in-pad, etc. This is not just a design role - it's an opportunity to lead, innovate, and influence the future of PCB layout engineering at a company where your work has real-world impact.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize Mentor PADS layout software to incorporate schematic, mechanical, and manufacturing inputs into new and revised HDI PCB designs.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional design team to resolve fabrication, assembly, and test issues identified through Valor NPI fabrication and manufacturing checks.
• Create PCB stackups and model-controlled impedance.
• Create highly complex PCB layouts leveraging design methodologies by board technology, e.g., RF, digital, analog, power supply and mixed technologies.
• Perform peer reviews of complex PCB layout designs.
• Create and maintain PCB layout design guidelines.
• Lead the assessment and implementation of new and upgraded PCB design software.
• Develop and document best practices related the PCB design process. Create and update templates, checklists, and procedures.
• Mentor less experienced PCB Designers.
• Respond to supplier support requests when technical questions arise related to the requirements associated with specific PCB part numbers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of the PCB design value chain: schematics, materials, fabrication, assembly, and related design and simulation software tools.
• Knowledge of the PCB design elements: schematic, BOM, mechanical, fabrication, assembly, components, and all related files and documentation.
• Experience mentoring and onboarding less experienced and early career PCB Designers.
• Experience with peer reviews of PCB layout designs.
• Experience evaluating and upgrading PCB design related software.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $94,000 - $174,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.