Overview As a PCB Designer at TAE Technologies, you'll shape custom electronic boards integral to our fusion-related hardware. You will own PCB layouts, schematics, and manufacturing documentation, collaborating with engineers to enable reliable hardware bring-up and validation. The role blends hands-on lab work with rigorous design for manufacturability in a fast-paced environment. You'll contribute to iconic projects that push the boundaries of electronics in a mission-driven company striving for scalable, clean energy.
Compensation / Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(K) with company match
- paid vacation + sick time
- companywide December holiday
- wellness program
- par parental leave
Responsibilities- Design custom PCBs and electronic assemblies
- Create schematic symbols, footprints, and board layouts in Altium Designer
- Prepare manufacturing documentation: schematics, BOMs, Gerber files, output packages
- Support analog and digital circuit design activities and component selection
- Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and validate boards and devices
- Interpret datasheets and perform soldering/rework of SMD components
- Simulate circuits using LTspice, Micro-Cap, or Simulink
Key requirements- 4+ years of PCB design and hardware development
- Proficiency with Altium Designer (schematic capture, layout, Draftsman, output packages)
- Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles
- Experience with multilayer PCB design and manufacturing documentation
- Hands-on lab experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, power supplies)
- Ability to read and apply component datasheets
- Competence in soldering and rework of SMD components
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Attention to detail and documentation quality
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Altium Designer (schematic capture, layout, Draftsman, manufacturing package generation)
- Schematic capture and PCB layout
- Multilayer PCB design (2-6 layers)
