Design multilayer PCB layouts for high-reliability autonomous vehicle electronics using Altium Designer. Responsibilities include component placement, high-speed and mixed-signal routing, RF and power integrity, stack-up development, controlled impedance, EMI/EMC, thermal, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing documentation. The engineer collaborates with hardware, embedded, mechanical, manufacturing, and vendors through schematic review, prototyping, debugging, validation, and production support.
PCB Layout Design Engineer – Autonomous
Systems (UAV / UGV / USV)
Experience: 4–5 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Chennai
Job Summary
We are
seeking a skilled PCB Layout Design Engineer with 4–5 years of industry
experience in designing high-reliability electronic hardware for autonomous
platforms such as UAVs, UGVs, and USVs. The ideal candidate should possess
strong expertise in multilayer PCB layout design using Altium Designer and a
solid understanding of high-speed, mixed-signal, power, and RF design
considerations.
The
candidate will work closely with hardware, embedded, mechanical, and
manufacturing teams to develop compact, rugged, and production-ready
electronics for mission-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design
and develop multilayer PCB layouts for embedded electronic systems using
Altium Designer.
- Handle
component placement, routing, and optimization for:
- High-speed
digital interfaces
- Mixed-signal
circuits
- Power
electronics
- RF
and communication modules
- Develop
PCB stack-ups and implement controlled impedance routing, differential
pair routing, grounding, and power integrity techniques.
- Generate
complete manufacturing outputs including Gerber files, ODB++, assembly
drawings, fabrication notes, and BOM documentation.
- Ensure
designs meet EMI/EMC, thermal, signal integrity, and DFM/DFA requirements.
- Collaborate
with cross-functional teams during schematic review, prototype bring-up,
debugging, and validation phases.
- Coordinate
with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to support prototype and
production builds.
- Support
design optimization for SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) constraints in
autonomous vehicle applications.
Requirements
Required Skills & Experience
- 4–5 years of hands-on
experience in PCB layout design using Altium Designer.
- Experience in designing
4-layer to 12-layer PCBs.
- Strong knowledge of:
- High-speed routing
techniques
- Differential pair routing
- Controlled impedance
design
- Grounding and shielding
practices
- Power distribution and
decoupling
- Familiarity with
communication interfaces such as:
- CAN
- UART
- SPI
- I2C
- Ethernet
- USB
- Good understanding of:
- EMI/EMC guidelines
- Signal integrity
fundamentals
- Thermal management
- IPC standards
- DFM/DFA practices
- Experience working with
embedded hardware systems, sensors, power modules, motor controllers,
telemetry systems, or RF modules.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in UAV,
robotics, aerospace, automotive, marine, or defence electronics domains.
- Exposure to:
- High power SMPS, Traction
Inverter & ESCs
- HDI PCB design
- Flight controllers
- GPS/RF communication
modules
- Sensor interfaces
- Familiarity with
environmental and vibration considerations for rugged electronics.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma
in:
- Electronics &
Communication Engineering
- Electrical &
Electronics Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- or related disciplines
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