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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$165K - $265K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge ASIC packages for space and ground infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to optimize designs that enhance global connectivity and dr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive the development of mechanical designs for autonomous maritime platforms, overseeing projects from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are manufactura...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$182K - $237K *

Pioneer innovative Front-End Design Automation solutions, enhancing pre-silicon productivity through collaboration with cross-functional teams, optimizing EDA tools and workflows, and influencing desi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Engineer solutions for high power residential inverters, overseeing mechanical design and collaboration to resolve design challenges and ensure product integrity, contributing to a modernized, efficie...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Elevate product design by leading electrical architecture and validation strategies for low-voltage power distribution systems, ensuring quality, safety, and manufacturability while mentoring a team o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of power connector innovation, leading product development initiatives while driving cross-functional collaboration and mentoring engineering talent to deliver hig...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Lead innovative solutions in CAD Application Engineering, enhancing client operational efficiency with Siemens NX. Contribute significantly to both presales and post-sales, delivering exceptional supp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $105K *

Drive product engineering excellence by developing new RF products, enhancing yields, and ensuring quality through statistical analysis in a collaborative team environment focused on innovation and co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $187K *

Pioneer innovative Digital Engineering solutions by leading the integration of Model-Based Systems Engineering and AI/ML methodologies, driving modernization efforts across complex Naval Nuclear Labor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $182K *

Lead the design and development of advanced FPGA and ASIC solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and functionality. Utilize your expertise to guide junior enginee...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$194K - $285K *

Shape the future of high-performance networking systems as a Senior Technical Lead. Drive multi-year hardware architecture and design standards, leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing te...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Drive the development and improvement of electronic production test systems and processes, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing and new product introducti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing high-speed IO connectors for next-gen AI/ML platforms. Drive innovation and cross-functional collaboration to enhance connectivity solutions, ensuring compliance with indu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge filtering components for RF applications. Leverage your expertise in microwave acoustic device design and collaborate with engineers to elevate product innov...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Optimize design and development of advanced BAW devices for defense applications. Collaborate in product definition, simulations, and layout while enhancing design cycles to address RF component needs...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in automotive lighting through hands-on mechanical design, testing, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring high-quality product development and manufacturin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $140K *

Advance the design and development of cutting-edge embedded analog circuits, collaborating with engineers to ensure high-speed interface integrity and performance optimization across systems and compo...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $140K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing cutting-edge embedded analog circuits while collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate high-speed interfaces and verification methodologies f...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $165K *

Contribute to the design and development of advanced electronics for space and tactical applications, overseeing hardware from concept through verification while collaborating with cross-functional te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovation in optical interconnect technologies, leading the design and development of advanced solutions for high-performance computing and networking applications, while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of electronics design by leading complex PCB development. Collaborate across disciplines to create innovative solutions tailored for challenging environments, ensuring robust performa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on designing high-speed IO connectors for cutting-edge AI/ML applications. Lead innovative projects, engage with customers, and ensure top-tier performance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $204K *

Innovate cutting-edge FPGA designs for diverse applications, collaborating with engineers to translate system requirements into reliable solutions. Drive projects from concept to production, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Optimize high-performance compute environments for engineering teams, ensuring uptime and performance across on-premises and cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requireme...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by bridging sales and engineering as a key technical resource. You'll scope, quote, and support customer needs for low and medium-voltage switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.