# Principal PCB Design Engineer

Hiring organization: [Terran Orbital](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/terran-orbital)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/9cd1a6be-df63-48a9-8f60-11700f382a3c

Listed on Terran Orbital's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: Irvine, CA
- Salary: 170000 – 210000 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads PCB design efforts for satellite and aerospace electronics at a fast-growing manufacturer, mentoring junior designers and setting technical standards across the team. It suits experienced engineers who have shipped complex, high-reliability boards and want to shape both current products and the organization's long-term direction.

_Our summary, not Terran Orbital's wording._

## Skills named

Altium Designer, PCB Design

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
- 12+ years of PCB design experience with complex multi-layer boards
- Proficiency with industry-standard ECAD tools (Altium Designer preferred)
- Expertise in high-speed digital design, power distribution, RF considerations, and signal/power integrity
- Experience taking PCB designs from concept through production
- Understanding of DFM/DFA principles and vendor collaboration
- Ability to lead technical decisions, mentor others, and influence cross-functional outcomes
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident status for export compliance

## Nice to have

- Experience designing for space or aerospace environments
- Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222, IPC-6012)
- Familiarity with ECSS, NASA, or MIL standards
- Experience developing or managing PCB libraries and design processes
- Prior informal leadership or mentorship experience

Apply on Terran Orbital's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/terranorbitalcorporation/jobs/4441480009