Eridan

SeniorPCBLayoutEngineer

$155–180k Sunnyvale, California, United States Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior PCB Layout Engineer at Eridan. Skills: PCB layout, Altium Designer, high-speed digital routing, RF routing up to 10GHz, HDI techniques, signal integrity, power integrity, DFx. end-to-end layout of high-density, multi-layer PCBs. layout of FPGAs”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure designs translate into reliable, manufacturable, and high-yielding PCB assemblies; first-time-right fabrication

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

proactive in identifying signal or power integrity risks during the layout phase; Intellectual Courage—the ability to push back when design requirements clash with physical reality

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years of PCB layout experience, expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer, Proven expertise in routing high-speed digital (DDR4), RF up to 10GHz, High-Density Interconnect (HDI) techniques, deep understanding of the physics of layout, controlled impedance, power plane decoupling, EMIC mitigation, Experience working with fabrication vendors on stack-ups, process alignment, and down-costing efforts, proactive in identifying signal or power integrity risks during the layout phase

Nice to Have

Rigid-Flex PCB design, thermal management techniques, Background in EMIC compliance testing and mitigation in design, Knowledge of IPC standards beyond library development (e.g., IPC-2221, IPC-7351), Experience working in a GIT environment for hardware version control

What You'll Do.

end-to-end layout of high-density

layout of high pin-count BGAs

layout of mixed-signal architectures

precision routing for high-speed signals (e.g.

precision routing for RF paths up to 10GHz

maintaining strict impedance control

maintaining optimal signal integrity

Implement sophisticated grounding and isolation strategies

Ensure designs meet DFM (Manufacturability)

and DFT (Test) standards

Manage IPC-compliant component libraries

improve internal Altium workflows

Oversee and review the work of external layout contractors

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

serve as the critical bridge between circuit design and physical reality; Collaborate with vendors; technical partner to the engineering team

Communication Scope

collaboration and communication

Full Job Description

About Eridan At Eridan we believe in the power of collaboration and communication to achieve our mission: connect the planet to empower a sustainable, shared future. That mission is possible with our patented transmitter which decreases the cost and power required to roll out 5G by 10x when deployed globally. This is all facilitated through our offices: our Sunnyvale headquarters has big windows (even in the lab!), is walking distance to downtown and the Caltrain, and fits the entire team in the cafeteria for our frequent company parties. Learn more about our mission here. About this Job We are looking for a Senior Layout Engineer who can serve as the critical bridge between circuit design and physical reality. As we scale our breakthrough radio architectures, we need a "Layout Architect"—not just a drafter—who can navigate the complex physics of 10GHz signals and high-density digital routing. You will be the last line of defense before fabrication, ensuring that our high-performance RF and digital systems translate into reliable, manufacturable, and high-yielding PCB assemblies. What You’ll Be Doing Complex Physical Implementation: Own the end-to-end layout of high-density, multi-layer PCBs, including FPGAs, high pin-count BGAs, and mixed-signal architectures. High-Speed & RF Precision: Execute precision routing for high-speed signals (e.g., DDR4) and RF paths up to 10GHz, maintaining strict impedance control and optimal signal integrity. Mixed-Signal Partitioning: Implement sophisticated grounding and isolation strategies to prevent interference between sensitive analog/RF sections and noisy digital circuits. Design for Excellence (DFx): Collaborate with vendors to ensure designs meet DFM (Manufacturability), DFA (Assembly), and DFT (Test) standards, balancing ideal design rules with real-world fabrication capabilities. Library & Workflow Optimization: Manage IPC-compliant component libraries and improve internal Altium workflows using Altium 365 and emerging AI-e

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