PCB Design Engineer

Frontgrade Technologies LLC is seeking a Principal PCB Design Engineer to lead the creation, optimization, and long-term maintenance of PCB layouts and libraries. Based in Huntsville, AL on-site, this role partners with internal teams and external PCB vendors to deliver designs that meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create PCB symbols, footprints, pad stacks, layouts, and prototypes aligned to project specifications using tools such as Altium Designer or Siemens Expedition.
• Develop schematic symbols and component footprints to support accurate PCB integration.
• Establish and maintain company PCB guidelines, ensuring designs follow industry and approved vendor standards.
• Produce fabrication and assembly drawings, Gerber files, BOMs, and revision-controlled design documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing to keep PCB work aligned with product goals.
• Ensure PCB designs meet relevant standards including IPC, JEDEC, EMC, UL, CE, and other applicable requirements.
• Review and update existing designs to improve performance, cost efficiency, or manufacturability.

Requirements

• Proficiency in PCB design software and experience spanning schematic capture, high-speed design, signal integrity analysis, and DFM (Design for Manufacturability).
• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, or a related field; bachelor’s degree preferred (not required).
• Minimum 10–15 years of PCB design experience.
• IPC, CID, REACH, or other relevant industry certifications are often preferred.
• Strong problem-solving capability and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of PCB materials, manufacturing processes, and thermal management.
• Experience with HDI (high-density interconnect) and high-power designs.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and dependencies.

Technologies

• Altium Designer
• Siemens Expedition
• Gerber files
• BOMs

Benefits

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Additional Information

• This position may require access to technology, materials, software, or hardware controlled by ITAR or EAR under U.S. export laws.
• As a condition of any job offer, you may need to obtain U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

At Frontgrade, the mission is to build mission-critical electronics for demanding environments, supported by decades of high-reliability heritage. The company emphasizes that mission success depends on investing in the people who make dependable performance possible.