PCB Layout Design Engineer
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We are seeking a skilled PCB Layout Design Engineer with 4–5 years of industry experience in designing high-reliability electronic hardware for autonomous platforms such as UAVs, UGVs, and USVs. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in multilayer PCB layout design using Altium Designer and a solid understanding of high-speed, mixed-signal, power, and RF design considerations.
The candidate will work closely with hardware, embedded, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to develop compact, rugged, and production-ready electronics for mission-critical applications.
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PCB Layout Design Engineer – Autonomous Systems (UAV / UGV / USV)
Experience: 4–5 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Chennai
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled PCB Layout Design Engineer with 4–5 years of industry experience in designing high-reliability electronic hardware for autonomous platforms such as UAVs, UGVs, and USVs. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in multilayer PCB layout design using Altium Designer and a solid understanding of high-speed, mixed-signal, power, and RF design considerations.
The candidate will work closely with hardware, embedded, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to develop compact, rugged, and production-ready electronics for mission-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop multilayer PCB layouts for embedded electronic systems using Altium Designer.
- Handle component placement, routing, and optimization for:
- High-speed digital interfaces
- Mixed-signal circuits
- Power electronics
- RF and communication modules
- Develop PCB stack-ups and implement controlled impedance routing, differential pair routing, grounding, and power integrity techniques.
- Generate complete manufacturing outputs including Gerber files, ODB++, assembly drawings, fabrication notes, and BOM documentation.
- Ensure designs meet EMI/EMC, thermal, signal integrity, and DFM/DFA requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams during schematic review, prototype bring-up, debugging, and validation phases.
- Coordinate with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to support prototype and production builds.
- Support design optimization for SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) constraints in autonomous vehicle applications.
Required Skills & Experience
- 4–5 years of hands-on experience in PCB layout design using Altium Designer.
- Experience in designing 4-layer to 12-layer PCBs.
- Strong knowledge of:
- High-speed routing techniques
- Differential pair routing
- Controlled impedance design
- Grounding and shielding practices
- Power distribution and decoupling
- Familiarity with communication interfaces such as:
- CAN
- UART
- SPI
- I2C
- Ethernet
- USB
- Good understanding of:
- EMI/EMC guidelines
- Signal integrity fundamentals
- Thermal management
- IPC standards
- DFM/DFA practices
- Experience working with embedded hardware systems, sensors, power modules, motor controllers, telemetry systems, or RF modules.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in UAV, robotics, aerospace, automotive, marine, or defence electronics domains.
- Exposure to:
- High power SMPS, Traction Inverter & ESCs
- HDI PCB design
- Flight controllers
- GPS/RF communication modules
- Sensor interfaces
- Familiarity with environmental and vibration considerations for rugged electronics.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in:
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- or related disciplines
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Private U.S. manufacturer of electric propulsion systems for defense, commercial, and industrial uncrewed vehicles.
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