Kform

This is a full-time on-site role for a PCB Design Engineer located in Sterling, VA. The role will involve creating and modifying designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, prototyping and testing PCBs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.. Create schematics and PCB layouts for analog, digital, RF, and high-speed circuits using Altium Designer. Adhere to IPC standards and design for harsh environmental conditions like extreme temperatures, shock/vibration, EMI/RFI. Proficiency with Altium Designer PCB design software. Familiarity with RF/microwave PCB design, transmission lines, and stack-up design

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Company Description
Kform is a leader in defense innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of dual-use technology. With a commitment to enhancing national defense, we offer commercialization services from tech scouting to engineering to secure manufacturing, driven by a team of experts dedicated to pioneering solutions for the modern warfighter. Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a PCB Design Engineer located in Sterling, VA. The role will involve creating and modifying designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, prototyping and testing PCBs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Responsibilities
Create schematics and PCB layouts for analog, digital, RF, and high-speed circuits using Altium Designer
Adhere to IPC standards and design for harsh environmental conditions like extreme temperatures, shock/vibration, EMI/RFI
Implement design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) best practices
Perform signal integrity simulations and analyses for high-speed interfaces
Generate comprehensive manufacturing documentation including fabrication and assembly drawings, BOMs, drill files, etc.
Develop prototype PCBs for testing and validation of designs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design complete product solutions
Perform board-level testing, simulation, and verification using tools like LabVIEW
Assess designs for lifecycle considerations, component availability, and cost optimization
Maintain and manage component libraries and design constraints Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in PCB design, preferably for military/aerospace applications
Extensive knowledge of IPC standards for rigid PCBs (IPC-2221, IPC-2222, IPC-2223, etc.)
Proficiency with Altium Designer PCB design software
Experience with high-speed design techniques, controlled impedance routing, DDR memory interfaces
Familiarity with RF/microwave PCB design, transmission lines, and stack-up design
Strong skills in component selection, library management, and design constraints
Ability to read and interpret schematics, mechanical models, and specifications
Hands-on experience with PCB prototyping and testing
Ability to work in a team environment on full product development cycles
Knowledge of test/measurement tools like LabVIEW
Skills in design analysis for lifecycle, supply chain, and cost factors
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills

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