PCB Layout Engineer Intern (Aerospace)

TL;DR

PCB Layout Engineer Intern (Aerospace): Contributing to the design and routing of advanced satellite hardware with an accent on high-speed digital, RF, and power electronics. Focus on creating schematic symbols, physical footprints, and implementing design for manufacturing (DFM) standards for space-grade systems.

Location: Must be based in San Francisco, USA

Salary: $29.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global builds advanced satellites for high orbits, providing secure networks to global enterprises, governments, and the US military.

What you will do

• Execute placement and routing of PCB designs based on engineer input.
• Route power, high-speed digital, RF, and analog PCB designs.
• Create schematic symbols and design physical footprints from specifications.
• Automate interactions between ECAD tools and PLM systems.
• Collaborate with fabrication and assembly vendors to implement DFM practices.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• US Citizenship, Green Card, or protected individual status required for export compliance.
• Familiarity with Altium or similar ECAD design tools.
• Basic knowledge of analog, RF, power, and digital electronics design principles.

Nice to have

• Experience with scripting or automation.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing capabilities and assembly processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on hardware heading to space.
• Meaningful projects with high levels of responsibility for interns.
• Collaborative environment with a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.