Electronics Design Engineer — PCB Design

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80915

Hire Type: Full-Time

Shift: No Shift Specified

Pay Range: $120,000–$180,000/year

U.S. Citizenship required.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a hands-on Electronics Design Engineer to design, build, test, and troubleshoot complex electronic hardware supporting RF, SATCOM, airborne, and mission-critical defense applications.

This is a system-level PCB design role. The ideal candidate will personally own the hardware design process from schematic capture through PCB layout, fabrication, board bring-up, laboratory testing, validation, and troubleshooting.

Hands-on Altium PCB layout experience is required. This is not a role where PCB layout is routinely handed off to a dedicated PCB designer.

The engineer will work with RF, analog, digital, signal, switching, and power-distribution circuits and will collaborate closely with mechanical, systems, and manufacturing teams in a small, technically focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own PCB designs from concept and schematic capture through Altium layout, fabrication, bring-up, testing, and validation.
• Personally perform PCB layout in Altium Designer for RF, analog, digital, signal, switching, and power-distribution circuits.
• Design electronic assemblies for systems operating at power levels under 500W.
• Develop and maintain accurate schematics, BOMs, design documentation, and test plans.
• Apply EMI/EMC design principles throughout the hardware development process.
• Design and test RF cable assemblies for RF-frequency and EMI/EMC-compliant applications.
• Perform hands-on laboratory testing and validation using electronic test equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware during board bring-up and production.
• Perform failure analysis, board modifications, and PCB rework as needed.
• Support development and expansion of automated laboratory test setups.
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineers, including the use of SolidWorks for mechanical integration.
• Document design decisions, test results, troubleshooting activities, and corrective actions.
• Work independently and take ownership of projects in a small-team environment.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of electronics design experience with hands-on PCB design.
• Demonstrated experience personally performing PCB layout in Altium Designer.
• Experience taking electronic hardware from schematic through layout, fabrication, board bring-up, testing, and validation.
• Experience with RF, analog, and digital electronics.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of EMI/EMC design principles.
• Experience with RF cable design and testing.
• Hands-on experience with electronic laboratory test equipment, troubleshooting, debugging, and failure analysis.
• Experience with PCB rework or board-level modifications.
• Experience with SolidWorks and mechanical/electrical design collaboration.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership in a small-company environment.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance. An active clearance is not required on day one.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SATCOM, aerospace, airborne, or defense electronics.
• Experience supporting RF/communications hardware or antenna systems.
• Experience with Keysight ADS.
• Experience developing or supporting automated laboratory test systems.
• Familiarity with waveguide components and design.
• Experience with government or mission-critical electronics programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Location

Colorado Springs, Colorado — On-site

Local Colorado Springs candidates are strongly preferred.

Compensation

$120,000–$180,000 annually

About Lean Synergy Solutions

Lean Synergy Solutions is a Veteran-owned and operated recruiting firm specializing in connecting highly skilled professionals with high-impact opportunities across a variety of industries.

Our team brings a mission-driven approach to workforce solutions, with a focus on meaningful career opportunities for veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and civilian professionals.

You should be proficient in:

• PCB Design
• PCB Layout
• Altium Designer
• Electrical Schematics
• RF Electronics
• Analog Electronics
• Digital Electronics
• EMI/EMC Design
• RF Cable Design & Testing
• Board Bring-Up
• Hardware Validation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Failure Analysis
• PCB Rework
• Electronic Test Equipment
• Design Documentation
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Test Plans
• SolidWorks
• Electrical Engineering

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Altium Designer
• SolidWorks
• RF Test Equipment
• Network Analyzers
• Spectrum Analyzers
• Oscilloscopes
• Electronic Test & Measurement Equipment

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Soldering
• Soldering (Lead-Free, No-Clean)
• Micro Soldering
• PCB Assembly (Printed Circuit Board Assembly)
• PCB Components (Printed Circuit Board Components)
• Surface Mount Re-work
• Fine-Pitch Soldering
• IPC Joint Industry Standard (IPC-J-STD)
• CAD Software
• Microscope Proficiency
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Hi-Pot (High Potential) / High Voltage Testing
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Avionics Systems
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Aircraft Electrical Systems
• Engineering Degree

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CAD Software
• Altium Designer