PCB Designer II/III - Aerospace

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a PCB Designer II/III at our Lynnwood, WA location. This is an on-site position. About Crane: Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! The PCB Designer II/III collaborates with Engineers and other Designers to create and manage engineering drawings and documentation for complex projects. This role involves supporting the design and fabrication of new products, resolving manufacturing and sustaining issues for mature products, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of product documentation. The PCB Designer is expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes. More experienced PCB Designers are expected to mentor less experienced designers and lead layout design reviews. This position emphasizes customer satisfaction and adherence to industry standards. Essential Functions: Prepare specialized electrical, mechanical, or electro-mechanical drawings to a high degree of accuracy. Incorporate engineering change orders and revise associated documentation packages. Support and interpret schematics, fabrication, and assembly documentation. Lead and participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and feedback. Maintain and update internal documents to align with evolving industry standards, including MIL-STD, IPC, and company procedures. Review and refine sketches, layouts, and engineering designs to meet customer requirements and specifications. Perform or assist with the selection and procurement of materials and components, including custom and off-the-shelf parts. Automate repetitive tasks using scripts to improve efficiency. Coordinate with engineers and other personnel to ensure accurate designs, timely delivery, and project success. Mentor and train less experienced designers in best practices and advanced design techniques. Field questions and provide technical support to fabrication and assembly vendors. Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Level II: 3+ years of experience; Level III: 5+ years of PCB layout and design experience, specifically in the aerospace defense industry. Education: Associate degree in a technically oriented discipline (e.g., Engineering Technology, Math, CAD). Knowledge: Proficiency in Altium design application, strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, power supply, and high-speed designs, experience managing ECAD symbol, part, and footprint libraries, familiarity with fabrication and assembly processes for PCBs, Proficiency with industry drawing standards (e.g., MIL-STD, IPC). Skills: Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, ability to create and manage complex designs with attention to detail, Effective time management and task prioritization, ability to present technical subjects and mentor team members. Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Preferred Qualificat…

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