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Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company developing intelligent autonomy systems, aircraft platforms (V-BAT, X-BAT), and simulation technologies to protect service members and civilians. The company operates globally with facilities across the US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
As Staff Engineer, PCB Design, you will lead the design and implementation of printed circuit boards for complex defense systems spanning digital, analog, RF, high-speed, and power electronics. Your responsibilities include:
• Creating PCB layouts for production hardware with attention to signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, impedance control, and thermal/EMI mitigation.
• Planning and managing PCB stack-ups in collaboration with fabrication vendors and manufacturing engineers.
• Partnering with electrical engineers to interpret schematics, routing rules, and design intent.
• Collaborating with mechanical engineers on board form factor integration, connector positioning, and placement constraints.
• Conducting design reviews and implementing feedback to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with company standards.
• Generating and maintaining manufacturing documentation including Gerber/ODB++ files, fabrication notes, and assembly drawings.
• Working with manufacturing engineering to ensure designs meet supplier DFM requirements and industry standards.
This is a full-time regular employee position offering competitive pay within a range, bonus, benefits, and equity.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 8+ years of experience in PCB layout for production hardware (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Solid understanding of IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222, IPC-7351, etc.)
• Familiarity with PCB materials, manufacturing processes, and stack-up construction
• Experience with controlled-impedance routing, differential pairs, length matching, and high-current power distribution
• Experience with scripting and automation
• Proficiency with Altium Designer
• Experience using simulation tools to validate layout designs
