Senior PCB Designer II (RF)

Location: Denver, Colorado, US
Recruiter: CesiumAstro
Date posted: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

 

Job Description:

Senior PCB Designer II (RF) at CesiumAstro

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

CesiumAstro is a developer and pioneer of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We offer a dynamic, cross-functional environment that emphasizes hands-on, autonomous work and collaboration across the organization.

We are looking to add a Senior PCB Designer II (RF) to our team. If you are excited about working in a startup-like environment, have a strong work ethic, and are passionate about cutting-edge electronics, we want to hear from you.

In this position, you will perform PCB layout and library management for state-of-the-art power, digital, and RF electronics for aerospace applications. Electronics design is a core part of the companys business, and these functions are critical. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from a highly talented team with state-of-the-art tools. As a small company, Cesium team members wear many hats and may multitask between PCB layout, library management, schematic capture, review, and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex RF and mixed-signal PCB layout in Altium Designer, working closely with engineers on staff.
• Own intricate and challenging PCB layouts that often feature 30 GHz RF, power, and digital on the same board, with high density and complex stackups.
• Generate and revise drawings and release packages for PCBs and assemblies.
• Manage and maintain electronic component libraries in Altium Enterprise.
• Generate and review schematic symbols and footprints.
• Maintain templates for schematics, layouts, bills-of-materials (BOMs), and other documents.

Qualifications

• An Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or similar.
• 7 years of experience as a PCB Designer.
• Strong experience with Altium Designer.
• Strong understanding of the technical principles of PCB layout, with a focus on high-frequency RF, including shielding and impedance matching.
• Experience with high-reliability, aerospace, and/or IPC Class 3 designs.
• Experience with advanced PCB manufacturing techniques such as blind vias and microvias.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Confluence, and Jira.
• Ability to work well under deadlines and communicate effectively with hardware and mechanical engineers.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing an electronic component library.
• Experience with PLM systems such as Arena.

Compensation

$52 - $70 an hour

CesiumAstro offers full-time employment with stock options and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans. The company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

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