USA Firmware is seeking a Mid-Level PCB Designer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will work alongside electrical, firmware, software, FPGA, and mechanical engineers to develop complex printed circuit boards for innovative products across industrial automation, medical devices, defense, IoT, robotics, and commercial markets.

You'll be responsible for PCB layout from concept through production using Altium Designer and Siemens PADS Professional while collaborating directly with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver manufacturable, high-quality designs.

Design PCB layouts using Altium Designer and Siemens PADS Professional

Convert electrical schematics into manufacturable PCB layouts

Design multilayer PCBs (2–12 layers)

Create and maintain PCB footprints, symbols, and component libraries

Generate fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing documentation

Perform DRC/ERC verification

Apply IPC standards and DFM/DFA best practices

Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)

Collaborate with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturers

Participate in design reviews with engineering teams

Required

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
3–7 years of PCB layout experience
Proficiency with Altium Designer
Experience with Siemens PADS Professional
Experience designing multilayer PCBs
Ability to create PCB footprints and schematic symbols
Knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes
Ability to interpret electrical schematics
Familiarity with IPC standards
Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred

ARM Cortex-M hardware
Mixed-signal analog/digital designs
USB
Ethernet
CAN
RS-485
SPI
I²C
UART
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Cellular products
Switching power supplies
Controlled impedance routing
EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
Altium 365
SolidWorks / STEP integration

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match (if applicable)

Hybrid and remote work flexibility

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded products

Collaborative engineering-first culture

Professional growth and technical development

Exposure to a wide variety of industries and technologies

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