Senior PCB Designer

Senior PCB Designer

Outpost is an orbital logistics company rewriting the rules of global logistics by building reusable Earth-return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and 60-minute global delivery through space.

About Outpost

• The return lane isn’t going to build itself. Come build it with us.
• The demand is already here, validated through defense and civil agreements and supported by a growing pipeline of government and commercial customers.
• We have the customers, the team, and a clear technical path ahead of us. We’re building the return lane. Come build it with us.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.

Responsibilities

• Our CarryAll vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms to 10 metric tons, lands within 10 meters of its target, and can then be refurbished and launched again. One vehicle, many missions: responsive logistics and precision delivery for national security; commercial cargo moved with real cadence; R&D payloads flown, tested, and refined across repeatable cycles; and critical aid delivered where roads and runways can’t reach.
• The Avionics team is responsible for the design, testing, and production of electronic systems for Outpost’s Earth return vehicles and ground support equipment. You'll be responsible for the design, procurement, manufacturing, and inventory of avionics PCBs. You'll be highly independent, help set design standards, draft review checklists, and manage our software licenses. You'll work closely with senior avionics design engineers, mechanical engineers, and operation teams while owning responsibility for all PCB design outcomes.
• Draft design standards and review checklists.
• Design and manage a procedurally generated Altium component library.
• Draft fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Place, Route, and Review complex multi-layer PCBs.
• Point of contact for vendor procurement.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience designing PCBs in automotive, aerospace, high-performance compute (HPC), or similar fields.
• 4+ years of experience with Altium and A365 (now called Agile).
• 4+ years of experience with component library management.
• Familiarity with transmission line theory and ohms law.
• You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by
• 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

• Blind / buried vias, microvias, backdrilling.
• Layer stack design.
• Power electronics design layout.
• Component kitting.
• Piece part procurement.

Pay

$130,000 – $170,000; (commensurate with experience).

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental.
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• : Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more!

Location

Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week)