Senior PCB Layout Engineer

Job Title : Senior PCB Layout Engineer (Altium/RF Design)

Location : Northampton, MA (100% Onsite)

Employment Type : Contract (W2 / 1099)

Duration : 6+ Months (Extension Possible)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior PCB Layout Engineer with strong Altium Designer expertise and RF design experience to support the development of complex multilayer PCB designs. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on PCB layout, mixed-signal integration, RF power amplifier applications, and manufacturing support.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing high-performance multilayer boards and working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure design integrity, compliance, and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize multilayer PCB layouts for performance, manufacturability, and compliance

• Work closely with hardware and RF engineers to integrate mixed-signal and RF designs into PCB layouts

• Develop PCB floorplans, component placement strategies, routing, and BOMs

• Generate manufacturing drawings, artwork files, Gerbers, and electronic PCB documentation

• Support PCB integration, testing, and manufacturability improvements

• Coordinate with fabrication and assembly vendors using DFM and DFA principles

• Perform design rule checks (DRC) and layout verification activities

• Support design reviews and implement layout improvements as required

• Create and maintain 2D manufacturing drawings and documentation packages

Required Qualifications

• Strong PCB design and layout experience

• Proficiency with Altium Designer

• Experience designing multilayer PCBs (8-layer or higher preferred)

• Experience creating manufacturing drawings and PCB documentation

• Knowledge of mixed-signal PCB layout techniques

• Experience supporting PCB manufacturing and assembly processes

• Strong understanding of DFM and DFA principles

• Ability to work onsite and collaborate directly with engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• RF power pallet and RF amplifier design experience

• Experience with high-speed or RF PCB layouts

• Experience supporting PCB integration and troubleshooting activities

• Familiarity with EMC/EMI considerations in PCB design

• Experience working with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators

Salary

Compensation is based on experience.

Benefits

This is a contract position and does not include employer-provided benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Background Check

Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable laws.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.