Senior Specialist, PCB Layout Designer 1
l3hhcm20
San Diego, CA, US, 92123
Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Other
- Engineering Services
Job description
Job Title: Senior Specialist, PCB Layout Designer Job Code: 42618 Job Location: San Diego, CA Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours working- and have every other Friday off Job Description: L3Harris in San Diego, CA, is seeking a PCB Designer who will effectively use design software deployed at L3Harris to create, modify, review, and validate PCB designs for rigid, flexible, and rigid-flex printed circuit boards. This position requires the use of the latest board technologies, including fine lines and spaces, microvias, stacked microvias, and via-in-pad. Essential Functions: Utilize Mentor PADS / Expedition layout software to incorporate schematic, mechanical, and manufacturing inputs into new and revised HDI PCB designs. Collaborate with the cross-functional design team to resolve fabrication, assembly, and test issues identified through Valor NPI fabrication and manufacturing checks. Create PCB stack ups and model-controlled impedances. Create highly complex PCB layouts leveraging design methodologies by board technology, e.g., RF, digital, analog, power supply and mixed technologies. Perform peer reviews of complex PCB layout designs. Mentor less experienced PCB Designers. Respond to supplier support requests when technical questions arise related to the requirements associated with specific PCB part numbers. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Knowledge of the PCB design value chain: schematics, materials, fabrication, assembly, and related design and simulation software tools. Knowledge of the PCB design elements: schematic, BOM, mechanical, fabrication, assembly, components, and all related files and documentation. Experience with peer reviews of PCB layout designs. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is [$88,000 - $164,000]. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. #LI-JD3