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Leonardo DRS

Senior PCB Designer

  • Bedford, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in the design and development of printed wiring boards (PWBs) using Altium Designer or a comparable design program
Posting language
English
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Original job description

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Senior PCB Designer is Responsible for the design of complex mixed-signal, multi-layer SMT and thru-hole printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium Designer.

As the Senior PCB Designer, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Enter schematics into the design software, and create the required part library files when required
  • Layout and optimization of components and circuits to minimize design and production costs while adhering to appropriate design requirements
  • Efficiently layout components and circuits to minimize design and production costs while adhering to appropriate design requirements
  • Optimize layout to maximize performance (including reduced EMI and thermal management)
  • Generate the associated documentation to assist with design configuration management
  • Maintain the component parts library
  • Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
  • Participate in the preparation of engineering and product solution proposals
  • Mentor junior and intermediate PCB designers to achieve program goals and timelines
  • Adopt and support the company’s core values and code of ethics

What you require to be successful in the role:

  • Engineering graduate of an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in the design and development of printed wiring boards (PWBs) using Altium Designer or a comparable design program
  • Analog and Digital Layout experience, especially with respect to high power electronics and modern component technologies is required.
  • Strong analytical and creativity capabilities
  • A record of delivering cost effective and reliable designs within schedule and budget.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making ability
  • Ability to thrive in a product development team environment
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Previous experience designing switched-mode power supplies incorporating signal integrity, particularly Electromagnetic Interference mitigation strategies, would be highly desirable
  • Experience with packaging and/or mechanical design would be an asset
  • Past experience in the Defence industry would also be an asset
  • Familiarity with both commercial (IPC) and Military Standards as they apply to power conversion equipment

Benefits of working with DRS Canada:

  • A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
  • An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
  • Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
  • Opportunity for Hybrid work based on operational needs
  • Industry leading wellness program including:
    • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
    • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Competitive compensation including:
    • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
    • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
    • Employee Stock Purchase Program
    • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
    • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off
About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers.

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Responsibilities

Design and optimize complex mixed-signal, multilayer SMT and through-hole PCBs using Altium Designer, including schematic entry, component library maintenance, and design documentation. Support cost and manufacturing requirements, contribute to engineering proposals, and mentor junior and intermediate PCB designers.

Requirements

Requires an engineering graduate with at least 10 years of PWB design and development experience using Altium Designer or a comparable tool, including analog and digital layout, particularly for high-power electronics. Candidates should have strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities; switched-mode power supply and EMI mitigation experience is highly desirable, while mechanical design and defense industry experience are assets.

Skills

  • Altium Designer
  • PCB Design
  • Analog And Digital Layout
  • High-Power Electronics
  • Mixed-Signal Design
  • Multilayer PCB Layout
  • Signal Integrity
  • Electromagnetic Interference Mitigation
  • Thermal Management
  • Design For Manufacture
  • Component Library Management
  • Engineering Documentation
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Prioritization
  • Mentoring
  • Microsoft Office

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Compressed Work Week
  • Hybrid Work Opportunity
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Coverage
  • Virtual Healthcare
  • Employee And Family Assistance Program
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Professional Membership Reimbursement
  • Online Learning Resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan With Company Matching
  • Financial Planning
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Maternity And Parental Leave Top-Up
  • Vacation
  • Personal Days
  • Sick Leave
  • Additional Company-Paid Days Off

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Altium Designer
  • Printed Circuit Boards
  • Printed Wiring Boards
  • Mixed-Signal Design
  • Multilayer PCB
  • Surface-Mount Technology
  • Through-Hole Technology
  • Analog Layout
  • Digital Layout
  • High-Power Electronics
  • Power Conversion Equipment
  • Switched-Mode Power Supplies
  • Signal Integrity
  • Electromagnetic Interference
  • EMI Mitigation
  • Thermal Management
  • Design For Cost
  • Design For Manufacture
  • Component Libraries
  • Engineering Documentation
  • IPC Standards
  • Military Standards
  • Mechanical Design
  • Defense Industry
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook

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