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Pacer Group

PCB Design Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer Job Location: Round Rock, TX Job Duration: 12 months Job ... Expertise in PCB design tools and simulation tools * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to ...

VOLT

Sr. PCB Design Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$110 - $112/hr

At Volt, our greatest strength is our people Volt is immediately hiring for Sr. PCB Design Engineer- in Tucson, AZ What You Will Do: * Design, analyze, simulate, test, and integrate digital ...

Lockheed Martin

PCB Design Engineer

Liverpool, NY · On-site

$85K - $150K/yr

The Work As a PCB Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing complex circuit board designs according to customer specifications. Your responsibilities will include: • Collaborating ...

Lockheed Martin

PCB Design Engineer

Liverpool, NY · On-site

$104K - $184K/yr

The Work As a PCB Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing complex circuit board designs according to customer specifications. Your responsibilities will include: • Collaborating ...

S3 Staffing USA

PCB Design Engineer

Houston, TX

Expert level PCB layout designer * Key points : high layer count / high speed signals / high voltage power delivery * Tools : * 22.1 Cadence Allegro * constraint manager * through tool knowledge

TE Connectivity

STAFF PCB DESIGN ENGINEER

Middletown, PA · On-site

$143K - $179K/yr

Job Overview As a PCB Design Engineer at TE Connectivity, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, layout, and documentation of printed circuit boards with a strong emphasis on high-speed ...

Thales

Senior PCB Design Engineer

Reading, PA · On-site

Join a highly skilled Engineering Services team delivering cutting-edge solutions across EMC, environmental testing, and advanced PCB design. You'll work at the heart of complex defence and ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance pcb design engineer in the United States is $100,705.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Pcb Design Engineer vs Pcb Design Engineer?

AspectFreelance Pcb Design EngineerPcb Design Engineer
CredentialsTypically required to have relevant certifications or experience, but no formal employer-mandated credentialsOften requires a degree in electrical engineering or related field, with industry certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentIndependent, remote, project-basedUsually employed by a company, working in an office or on-site
Employer & Industry UsageServes multiple clients across industries like electronics, consumer devices, and aerospaceWorks for a specific employer or project within electronics manufacturing or design firms

In summary, a Freelance Pcb Design Engineer operates independently, handling multiple clients and projects remotely, while a Pcb Design Engineer is typically employed full-time by a company, working within a structured environment. Both roles require technical skills, but their work settings and employment structures differ significantly.

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PCB Design Engineer

PCB Design Engineer

Pacer Group

Round Rock, TX • On-site

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Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer

Job Location: Round Rock, TX

Job Duration: 12 months

Job Summary:

  • We are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer with expertise in Functional Safety to lead the development of high-availability electronic systems. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that hardware designs meet industry safety standards such as IEC 61508.
    As a key technical leader, you will work on the design, analysis, validation, and certification of safety-critical electronic products. You will collaborate with system architects, hardware engineers, firmware engineers, reliability teams, and compliance specialists to develop solutions that meet the highest safety and reliability standards.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and validation of complex, mixed-signal electronic hardware systems that comply with Functional Safety requirements for industrial automation industry.
  • Work closely with embedded software engineers to ensure safety-critical hardware-software interaction.
  • Conduct design reviews, reliability testing, and safety analysis to ensure product robustness.
  • Define safety requirements, hazard analysis, and risk assessments in accordance with industry standards.
  • Perform Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis to ensure fault tolerant hardware design.
  • Implement redundancy, fail-safe mechanisms, fault detection, and diagnostic features in hardware products.
  • Collaborate with certification bodies to show compliance with functional safety standards.
  • Implement system-level safety concepts, including safety integrity levels and hardware fault tolerance requirements.
  • Keep up to date with the latest industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies.

Required Skills:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or a related degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience Or Masters degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or a related degree and 7 or more years of relevant experience
  • Strong knowledge of Functional Safety standards
  • Experience in safety-critical electronic system design, including redundancy, fault detection, and mitigation techniques.
  • Proficiency in hardware safety analysis methods.
  • Hands-on experience with EMC, thermal, and environmental testing for safety-critical systems.
  • Expertise in PCB design tools and simulation tools
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues.
  • Experience working with certification agencies and regulatory bodies.

Desired Skills:

  • Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, microprocessors, and high-speed digital electronics.
  • Experience with regulatory documentation and reporting.
  • Understanding or experience with Distributed Control Systems or Safety Instrumented Systems