Position Overview:

Join the forefront of technological innovation at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory's Electronics Systems Department, housed within the esteemed Technology Innovation Directorate (TID). We are seeking an astute PCB Layout Designer to play a crucial role in the development of advanced electronics systems. These systems are the backbone of a wide array of scientific experiments and facilities, pushing the envelope of technological capabilities and expanding the horizons of scientific knowledge.

In this role, you will be designing PCBs targeting state-of-the-art solutions for embedded systems, high-speed digital, and low noise analog design. You'll have the unique opportunity to contribute to national premier scientific research, working on projects that challenge the conventional limits of technology and knowledge. Your work will enable groundbreaking discoveries and support the advancement of scientific endeavors at a global scale.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Design and execute the placement and routing of complex PCBs, catering to both digital and analog electronics, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Continuously update your knowledge of high-speed and controlled impedance routing techniques to apply the latest advancements in PCB design
• Create and maintain our library of component symbols and PCB footprints for Altium, enhancing design efficiency and accuracy.
• Accurately estimate project timelines for PCB layout phases, considering detailed schematics and mechanical constraints, to facilitate effective project planning.
• Work closely with hardware engineers and mechanical designers to integrate physical and electrical aspects of PCB designs, fostering interdisciplinary innovation and efficiency.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with instrumentation development teams within SLAC and partner scientific institutions to share knowledge and drive technological advancements.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field and three years of hands-on experience in PCB layout, demonstrating a track record of successful projects from concept to production; or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proven proficiency in Altium Designer for PCB design
• Familiarity with routing high-speed signals (>10 GHz) and a foundational understanding of signal integrity principles, with eagerness to develop and optimize performance in complex systems
• Understanding of power integrity/power distribution
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

SLAC employee competencies:

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.

Physical requirements and Working conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
• May work extended or unusual work hours based on research and project requirements.

Work standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities:
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,

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Classification Title: Science and Engineering Associate 2

Grade: J

Job code: 4992

Duration: Regular Continuing

The expected pay range for this position is $104,000 to $140,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.