PCB Design Support Engineer

Job Title : PCB Design Support

Job Location : Chatsworth CA (Onsite)

Job Type : Fulltime Position

Role Expectations:

• Design and develop electronic hardware including analog digital and mixed-signal circuits power electronics microcontroller-based systems and electro-mechanical interfaces.
• Develop modify and maintain embedded software/firmware to support electronic designs including device drivers control algorithms communication interfaces and test/debug utilities.
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation including schematics PCB layouts bills of materials (BOMs) design analyses and interface control documents.
• Review and release printed circuit board fabrication and assembly files (e.g. Gerber files) for completeness and manufacturability.
• Support the introduction of new and adopted designs into Factory New (FN) and MRO manufacturing environments collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure producibility and testability.
• Develop or support development of test methods test procedures and automated or semi-automated test equipment including software-based test solutions.
• Address component and system obsolescence by identifying qualified replacements and redesigning hardware and/or software as required to maintain form fit and function.
• Participate in drawing change processes (ECRs ECNs) and configuration control activities.
• Provide technical support to Production Quality Supply Chain Customer Service and Sales as needed.
• Assist Purchasing in resolving supplier technical issues component selection and specification interpretation.
• Perform technical reviews of RFQs purchase orders and externally supplied designs.
• Participate in material review board (MRB) activities related to electronic and electro-mechanical products.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and support cross-training initiatives within the engineering team.
• Participate in concurrent engineering activities and cross-functional design reviews.
• Support technical evaluation of electronic and electro-mechanical products for potential licensing.
• Participate in management program and engineering meetings as required.

Mandatory Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineer Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace or high-reliability electronics design
• Strong knowledge of electronic hardware design including schematic capture PCB layout oversight component selection and design for manufacturability/test
• Demonstrated experience in embedded software or firmware development including C/C or equivalent languages for microcontrollers or processors
• Proficiency in reading and developing circuit schematics (analog digital microcontrollers power circuits).
• Working knowledge of electronic assembly and workmanship standards including IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 (Class 3 preferred)
• Experience with test and measurement systems; familiarity with NI LabVIEW PXI systems or similar test software environments desirable
• Understanding of aerospace materials processes environmental requirements and regulatory considerations
• Knowledge of configuration management drawing practices and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with FAA Repair Station procedures and regulations preferred
• Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across both hardware and software domains
• Ability to communicate effectively and produce clear concise technical documentation
• Project management and task-prioritization skills in a fast-paced engineering environment