Pcb Design Engineer

The PCB Designer is responsible for the design, simulation, layout, and validation of high‑performance printed circuit boards used in high‑reliability applications. This role leads board‑level electrical design from schematic through manufacturing support, ensuring designs meet stringent electrical, mechanical, environmental, and industry standards. Key Responsibilities Lead PCB electrical design activities, including schematic capture, component selection, and layout guidance for complex, multi‑layer circuit boards. Own the design of high‑speed digital circuits, including processors, memory subsystems, and high‑bandwidth communication interfaces. Execute detailed PCB layout practices such as controlled‑impedance routing, differential pair tuning, stack‑up definition, and power‑distribution network (PDN) design. Perform signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis to validate performance and ensure reliable high‑speed operation. Develop resilient and fault‑tolerant architectures incorporating redundancy, watchdogs, fail‑safe circuitry, and robust memory designs. Collaborate closely with firmware, software, systems, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless system‑level integration. Support design verification and validation activities, including board bring‑up, functional testing, environmental testing, and troubleshooting. Generate and maintain complete engineering documentation, including schematics, BOMs, test procedures, analysis reports, and design review materials. Provide DFM/DFT support to manufacturing partners and resolve fabrication, assembly, or test issues. Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards (IPC, IEEE, MIL‑STD) and internal quality processes. Lead technical design reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices for high‑reliability PCB design. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience designing high‑performance printed circuit boards. Strong proficiency with Altium Designer (schematic capture, PCB layout, and library management). Experience designing high‑reliability electronics , including aerospace, defense, or IPC Class 3 hardware. Hands‑on experience with advanced PCB manufacturing techniques such as blind vias, buried vias, microvias, and HDI . Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering Technology (Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.) Nice‑to‑Have / Secondary Skills Aerospace, space, satellite, or defense program experience Exposure to safety‑critical or mission‑critical electronic systems Familiarity with environmental qualification testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC) Experience supporting boards through full lifecycle: concept → production → sustainment Designing a VPX based platform to support satellite initiative, spawning new product line Terrestrial and aerospace applications Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Merritt Island, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $68.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Merritt Island,FL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.