PCB Design Engineer Jobs

Explore PCB Design Engineer jobs with Ladders, where you can find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. PCB Design Engineers create and refine printed circuit board designs that support reliable, manufacturable electronic products—from early concepts through testing and production.

What PCB Design Engineers Do

PCB Design Engineers translate electrical and mechanical requirements into board designs, schematics, and layouts. Their work may include component placement, routing, design rule checks, power and signal integrity analysis, and collaboration with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams. Depending on the role, engineers may also support prototype builds, troubleshoot hardware, and prepare designs for production.

Skills and Tools Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for experience with PCB layout and schematic tools, electronic design automation (EDA) software, and design-for-manufacturing practices. Knowledge of high-speed digital design, analog circuits, RF, thermal management, EMC/EMI, and signal or power integrity can be valuable. Clear communication and cross-functional problem-solving help engineers move designs from requirements to dependable products.

Career Opportunities

PCB Design Engineers work across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, medical devices, automotive, consumer electronics, and semiconductor equipment. Career paths can include senior PCB design, hardware engineering, signal integrity, electrical engineering, technical leadership, and engineering management. Search current listings to find roles aligned with your experience, preferred industry, and career goals.

Find PCB Design Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Browse PCB Design Engineer openings and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details to identify opportunities that fit your background. Job availability and requirements vary by employer and location.

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$75K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as you design cutting-edge avionics systems for strategic defense. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate and enhance missile technology, ensuring mission success through yo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $205K *

Lead the development and optimization of PCB and PCBA manufacturing processes, ensuring high reliability and performance for spaceflight applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion the design and development of PCB components, ensuring high-quality standards and timely delivery. Collaborate with engineering teams to create and maintain essential design elements, driving...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $128K *

Drive the design and development of advanced protection and automation panels, ensuring compliance with customer specifications. Collaborate with a team to deliver innovative solutions while providing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Transform high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust designs for advanced serial communication applications...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $162K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on cutting-edge digital electronics design. Contribute to the production and testing of advanced payload systems, ensuring quality and compliance in...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Contribute to next-gen AI silicon by leading RTL-to-PD flows. Ensure high quality and performance of designs through expert timing analysis and physical implementation, while optimizing tools for effi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $176K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of hardware development by designing, validating, and documenting innovative electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality r...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $332K *

Transform complex SoC programs by leading design engineering efforts, driving architectural execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative semiconductor solutions from c...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$191K - $332K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex SoC programs, driving architectural execution and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative semiconductor solutions from concept to productization...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $166K *

Build innovative layouts in advanced semiconductor technology, transforming complex circuit designs into production-ready silicon. Collaborate with a skilled team to optimize performance and manufactu...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $151K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative hardware solutions for industrial applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop next-gen sensing technologies, ensuring product quality and re...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of optical communication systems by leading complex analog layout design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success while mentoring junior engin...

Ottawa, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the layout design of complex analog and mixed-signal IP blocks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced en...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $166K *

Elevate design excellence by developing intricate block-level and full-chip layouts. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize layouts for performance, power, area, and manufacturability across state...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $166K *

Deliver high-quality integrated circuit layouts while solving complex design challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, power, area, and manufacturability in advanced...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of rugged hardware solutions, engaging in embedded system design, PCB layout, and sensor integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and bring products to ma...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $240K *

Join us to define and drive the architecture and design of advanced board-level hardware for next-gen networking platforms. Lead technical strategy, influence cross-functional teams, and innovate in h...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $120K *

Champion innovative solutions as you tackle RF/EMC challenges in consumer electronics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance connectivity performance and ensure compliance, all while enga...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing building electrical systems, utilizing AutoCAD and REVIT. Collaborate with clients, oversee projects, and guide junior staff while managing budgets and schedules to delive...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of innovative mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions for complex en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $180K *

Drive your career with innovative design solutions for protection, control, and automation panels. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver high-impact projects in power systems, ensuring technical...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the full product development lifecycle by designing robust mechanical solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring manufacturability while tackling complex engineer...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$131K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative packaging design initiatives, ensuring quality and efficiency in product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $180K *

Lead the charge in innovative packaging design, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing timelines and budgets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development and technical...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a PCB Design Engineer do?question toggle

    A PCB Design Engineer develops printed circuit board schematics and layouts, selects or places components, routes connections, checks designs against electrical and manufacturing requirements, and works with teams to validate and prepare hardware for production.

  • What skills are important for PCB Design Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly sought skills include PCB layout and schematic design, EDA software, design rule checking, design for manufacturing, and collaboration across engineering teams. Depending on the role, employers may also value high-speed design, RF, EMC/EMI, and signal or power integrity experience.

  • Which industries hire PCB Design Engineers?question toggle

    PCB Design Engineers may find opportunities in aerospace and defense, medical devices, telecommunications, automotive, consumer electronics, semiconductor equipment, and other industries that develop electronic products.

  • Do PCB Design Engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including relevant engineering opportunities when available. Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and role requirements.

  • How can I find a PCB Design Engineer job on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse current PCB Design Engineer listings on Ladders, then review each posting’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation information to find roles that match your experience and goals.