RF / Microwave PCB Layout Designer (F/M/D)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and route complex RF and microwave PCB layouts from concept through production release.
• Develop PCB stack-ups and select materials appropriate for high-frequency applications.
• Create and optimize transmission lines, RF transitions, connector launches and matching structures.
• Implement RF layout techniques to ensure signal integrity, isolation, shielding and electromagnetic performance.
• Collaborate closely with RF, hardware and simulation engineers to support design implementation and optimization.
• Prepare layouts for electromagnetic simulation and incorporate simulation results into PCB designs.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing, quality and reliability requirements through DFM/DFT best practices.
• Support prototype bring-up, debugging, qualification and production transfer activities.
• Prepare and maintain PCB design documentation, fabrication and assembly packages.
• Participate in design reviews and drive continuous improvement of PCB design methodologies.
• Support product qualification and regulatory compliance activities, including CE, FCC and other applicable standards.
• For senior roles: conduct layout reviews, define RF layout guidelines and mentor junior designers.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive experience in RF and microwave PCB layout design.
• Advanced proficiency with Cadence Allegro, Siemens/Mentor Xpedition or equivalent PCB design tools.
• Strong understanding of RF transmission line structures, including microstrip, stripline, coplanar waveguide (CPW) and grounded coplanar waveguide (GCPW/CPWG).
• Experience designing controlled-impedance PCB layouts and high-frequency interconnects.
• Knowledge of RF routing techniques, including isolation methods, via fencing, stitching, tapering and optimized bends.
• Experience designing RF connector interfaces and layer-to-layer transitions.
• Familiarity with high-frequency PCB materials and stack-up design considerations.
• Understanding of signal integrity, return current paths, grounding, shielding and thermal management principles.
• Ability to interpret and apply electromagnetic simulation results to PCB layouts.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes, IPC standards and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with mixed RF and high-speed digital designs (e.g., DDR, PCIe, SerDes).
• Hands-on experience with electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, Sonnet, ADS Momentum).
• Experience with antenna feed networks, phased-array systems or beamforming architectures.
• Familiarity with radar, aerospace, defense, satellite or wireless communication applications.
• Experience with HDI, multilayer and high-density PCB technologies.
• Proficiency in multiple PCB design platforms (e.g., Cadence, Siemens/Mentor, Altium Designer).
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI mitigation techniques and compliance testing.
• Experience supporting regulatory and industry certifications (e.g., CE, FCC, RED, UL, MIL-STD or equivalent).
• Experience mentoring designers and leading PCB layout activities within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Competitive opportunity to work on innovative international projects involving advanced RF, microwave and high-frequency technologies.
• Dynamic and collaborative environment within a fast-growing, technology-driven industry.

We encourage everyone to apply – regardless of gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other individual differences.