Senior PCB Designer II (RF)
Company: CesiumAstro
Location: Westminster
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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. At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of
out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch
vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in
our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us
to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are
looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro
is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate,
collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join
our team. We are looking to add a Senior PCB Designer II (RF) to
our team. If you are excited about working in a startup
environment, have a strong work ethic, and are passionate about
cutting-edge electronics, we would like 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 company’s
business, and as such, 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, the Cesium team
“wears many hats.” Candidates should be comfortable with a varied
workflow that may involve multitasking between PCB layout, library
management, schematic capture, review, and other related tasks. JOB
DUTIES AND 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. JOB REQUIREMENTS
AND MINIMUM 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. This includes shielding and impedance
matching among others. 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. An eye for detail and commitment to
excellence. Comfortability with collaboration tools such as MS
Teams, Confluence, and Jira. The ability to work well under
deadlines. Strong digital, written, and spoken communication
skills, especially in the context of working with hardware
engineers and mechanical engineers to complete a layout. PREFERRED
EXPERIENCE Experience managing an electronic component library.
Experience with PLM systems such as Arena. CesiumAstro considers
several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited
to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work
experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time
employment offers include company stock options and a generous
benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life,
disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro 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 will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we
will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use
artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring
process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or
assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do
not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately
made by humans. If you would like more information about how your
data is processed, please contact us.
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