Senior/Staff PCB Layout Engineer

• Lead the layout of Skydio’s most complex PCBAs: outline definition, stack-up design, high-density placement, precision routing, and release to manufacturing
• Mentor and guide 2 PCB layout engineers, conducting design reviews, coaching on best practices, and helping them grow as technical contributors
• Establish and maintain design standards, libraries, and workflows to ensure consistency and scalability across multiple product generations
• Partner closely with electrical, mechanical, RF, and manufacturing engineers to resolve trade-offs and deliver robust, manufacturable designs
• Collaborate with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to ensure impedance control, compliance with DFM/DFT rules, and reliable production yields
• Drive continuous improvement in tool flows, library management, and design review processes, including opportunities for automation

• Deep expertise in hands-on PCB layout for high-speed, high-density, and mixed-signal systems (8+ years preferred)
• Expert in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD (v17.2+), with a proven track record designing and shipping complex boards
• Strong grasp of signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and impedance control principles, with practical application in layouts
• Proficient in rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCB design for high-performance embedded systems
• Proven ability to mentor peers, conduct design reviews, and guide less experienced engineers while remaining a strong IC contributor
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with experience collaborating across EE, ME, RF, and manufacturing teams

Familiarity with scripting/automation in PCB tools, PLM systems, or experience with robotics/drones

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Comprehensive benefits packages
• Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
• Paid vacation time
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• 401K savings plan