Pcb Design Engineer

Senior PCB Design Engineer The PCB Design Engineer is responsible for designing, simulating, laying out, and testing printed circuit boards to ensure they meet electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing specifications. This role involves leading PCB electrical design activities, including schematic development, component selection, and layout guidance for complex, multi-layer circuit boards. Responsibilities Lead the design of high-speed digital circuits, including processors, memory systems, and high-bandwidth communication interfaces. Perform detailed PCB layout considerations, such as controlled-impedance routing, differential pair tuning, stack-up planning, and power-distribution design. Conduct signal integrity and power integrity analysis to validate design performance and ensure reliable high-speed operation. Develop resilient architectures incorporating features like redundancy, watchdogs, fail-safe circuitry, and robust memory subsystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (firmware, software, systems, mechanical) to ensure seamless integration of board-level electronics into larger systems. Perform design verification and validation, including board testing, functional testing, environmental testing, and troubleshooting. Generate and maintain engineering documentation, including schematics, BOMs, test procedures, analysis reports, and design reviews. Liaise with manufacturing partners, providing DFM/DFT input and resolving issues in fabrication, assembly, or testing. Ensure compliance with industry standards (IPC, IEEE, MIL-STD, etc.) and internal quality processes. Lead technical design reviews and mentor junior engineers in best practices for PCB design and high-reliability electronics engineering. Essential Skills 5+ years of experience in high-performance PCB design. Proficient experience with Altium Designer. Experience with high-reliability, aerospace, and/or IPC Class 3 designs. Familiarity with advanced PCB manufacturing techniques such as blind vias and microvias. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in the aerospace, space, satellite, or defense sectors is preferred. Knowledge of satellite and space applications is advantageous. Work Environment The work environment includes collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires compliance with industry standards. The role may involve working on projects related to high-reliability sectors such as aerospace, space, satellite, and defense. 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 Apr 7, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.