PCB Design Engineer

Job Title: PCB Design Engineer

Location:

Austin, TX, US, 78746

Business Unit: Abaco Business Unit

Posting Date: May 26, 2026

Job Description:

As a PCB Design Engineer at Abaco, you will join one of the world's premier PCB Engineering design groups. You will be designing leading edge hi-speed PCBs for military/aerospace sea, land and air programs, as well as in commercial and industrial organizations in which rugged reliability is mission critical. Are you a highly motivated PCB Design Engineer with analog and digital layout experience? If you are interested in a challenging role working in a fast-paced engineering environment, come join us and help design and deploy our market leading products.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS ROLE:

• Design of leading-edge PCBs for electronic assemblies used in military and aerospace applications
• Perform basic signal and power integrity analysis on designs
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback
• Ensure PCB designs meet quality and design criteria
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical & manufacturing engineers to ensure design is optimised
• Operate with initiative and appropriate guidance to produce products that meet both customer and business needs
• Achieve high quality standards, adhering to best practices and agreed procedures
• Communicate development status appropriately to team and all stakeholders in a timely and professional fashion
• Generate drawings, documentation and reports
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (processes, tools, project management)
• Co-ordinate various tasks and activities associated with the design process

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong logical approach to problem solving
• Encourages feedback from mentors and learns from it
• Able to work well with global teams, including time-zone flexibility

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering or industry experience equivalent.
• 10+ years' experience of complex PCB design

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Candidate will have extensive knowledge of ECAD tools and best hi-speed design practice
• Experience of Siemens EDA Xpedition tool set including Layout, Designer, CES, EDM, Fablink and Library Manager
• Detailed knowledge on PCB Design cycle, Design for Testing / Fabrication & PCB Assembly
• Experience of multi-layer, sequential & HDI technology
• Experience with high-speed interfaces, such as DDR4/5, GDDR6, PCIe Gen 3/4, Gigabit Ethernet
• Experience in working with Global cross functional teams

Abaco is a Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as such employees may work with or be exposed to export controlled information and/or information that has been designated as classified information. This information may only be seen or handled by US citizens or qualified permanent residents or those with proper clearances.

ABOUT US:

Abaco Systems is a global leader in modular, high performance, open architecture, standards-based rugged embedded computing for the most demanding applications in defense and industry. Our products and solutions are found in high-profile military/aerospace sea, land and air programs, plus commercial and industrial organizations in which rugged reliability is mission critical.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 120,000

Salary Maximum: 135,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Austin