Senior PCB Materials & Process Engineer

Radar Reinvented. Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM). Echodyne is seeking a Senior PCB Materials & Process Engineer to join our fast-growing team. At the foundation of every radar design is a Printed Circuit Board design that is both high-performance and manufacturable. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in our ability to bring new designs to market and sustain those already released to production. In each of the lifecycle phases you will both contribute to and learn from solving challenging problems in the realm of meeting the most cutting-edge performance requirements while maintaining producibility in circuit board design. In this role you will draw upon your deep background in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) materials and processes to aid in the development and sustainment of our ground-breaking products. RESPONSIBILITIES Work with Electrical and Antenna design teams to understand the scope of requirements and key features of printed circuit boards and assemblies while collaborating on and honing the designs to match with PCB and PCBA vendor capabilities Build and maintain circuit board material vendor relationships and champion the selection of material sets and stackups for new PCB designs based on a comprehensive understanding of RF and high-speed circuit materials Identify candidate PCB vendors to handle fabrication of RF, rigid-flex, or high-speed digital designs ranging from one-off prototypes through production volume Proactively engage with PCBA vendors to understand existing process capabilities and aid in the refinement of Echodyne designs to use highly producible processes REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Extensive knowledge of RF and high-speed material sets including fabrication pros & cons for each In-depth understanding of RF PCB manufacturing processes, including tolerances, assembly methods, and DFM/DFA oriented design methodologies Ability to develop complex multi-lam, multi-layer RF and mixed-signal PCB stackups (including multiple drill types) that support volume processing Established relationships with relevant industry parties including Material suppliers, PCB vendors, and Electronics Manufacturing vendors Experience with Valor (or equivalent) ECAD tools for evaluation of PCB and PCBA designs and their adherence to vendor design rules DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE  (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)   Drafting experience in Altium (or equivalent) for preparing fab-drawings Experience with PCBA designs that utilize mechanical components to provide electrical functionality such as electromagnetic shielding or RF waveguide transitions Prior experience as an electronics manufacturing manager, electronics production lead or product manufacturing engineer In-depth understanding of RF PCBA manufacturing processes Understanding of metal clad or metal core PCB construction techniques & processes Experience with PTFE and mixed material PCB stacks, fabrication and process trade-offs QUALIFICATIONS BS Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or Physics 8 or more years’ experience in design and manufacture of circuit boards for RF applications Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. WHAT WE OFFER The salary range for this position is $111,300 - $157,900 per year.  Our comprehensive benefits package currently includes: · Incentive stock options · Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage benefits for employee and family members · Unlimited vacation, 12 paid sick days, and 9 paid holidays · Company paid disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and travel insurance · 401k Plan   Echodyne is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.