Temporary Pcb Designer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary
We are seeking a PC Board Designer IV for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Poway, CA supporting complex aerospace and defense electronics programs. This role is ideal for an experienced printed circuit board designer who enjoys detailed technical work, close collaboration with electrical engineering teams, and contributing to high-reliability products used in advanced aircraft, surveillance, and defense-related systems.
This onsite position offers the opportunity to work in a structured, engineering-driven environment with supportive leadership, strong technical standards, and a collaborative team culture. The PC Board Designer IV will have the autonomy to develop complex PCB layouts with limited supervision while also contributing ideas, identifying design improvements, and supporting less experienced designers when needed.
Candidates who thrive here are detail-oriented, technically curious, organized, and comfortable working on complex board designs where precision, documentation, and configuration control are critical to success.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop complex printed circuit board schematics, layouts, drawings, and related assembly details using PADS Power PCB and PADS Power Logic.
- Collaborate with electrical engineering teams to interpret schematics, part lists, sketches, design notes, and board function requirements.
- Validate PCB designs for conformity to internal standards, ANSI Y4.15 drawing principles, IPC Standards, and project specifications.
- Identify design errors, recommend improvements, and provide practical technical solutions for complex products and components.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation, archive design files according to configuration control procedures, and coordinate with PCB vendors.
- Provide technical guidance to less experienced PCB designers and support staff as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $49.00 to $59.00 per hour.
- Job type: Temp-to-Hire.
- Duration: 6 months to start, with the goal of hire if performance and business needs align.
- Workstyle: 100 percent onsite in Poway, CA.
- Schedule: 9/80 schedule, 1st shift, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, flexible.
- Extended hours may be required as business needs arise.
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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Additional Skills
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Design and develop complex PC board layouts, schematics, drawings, and related electronic assembly details.
- Support PCB design reviews, documentation, vendor coordination, and configuration control activities.
- Troubleshoot and test basic electronic assemblies and solder basic electronic components to PC boards when needed.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to solve complex PCB design challenges and support program objectives.
- Associate degree or training certificate in basic electronics technology and CAD design software, or additional PCB design experience in lieu of education.
- Typically requires 4 or more years of progressive PC board design experience, with mid-level experience preferred.
- Strong experience using PADS Power PCB and PADS Power Logic for complex PCB design work.
- Complete and in-depth understanding of PC board design concepts, drawing principles, ANSI Y4.15, and IPC Standards.
- Ability to make engineering computations, update drawings and specifications, and apply CAD techniques accurately.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to schedule, coordinate, and manage work phases independently.
- Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them in an evolving technical environment.
- Strong communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented engineering environment.
- Must be able to work onsite in Poway, CA.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PCAD 8.5.
- Prior experience supporting aerospace, defense, avionics, or other high-reliability electronics programs.
- Experience coordinating with PCB fabrication vendors and electronic assembly suppliers.
- Experience mentoring or providing technical direction to junior PCB designers or design support staff.
- Familiarity with formal engineering configuration control procedures.
AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Anmol
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA