Senior PCB Designer

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

The return lane isn’t going to build itself. Come build it with us.

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.

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 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.

The Team

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Experience

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $130,000 – $170,000; (commensurate with experience).
• Additional Compensation: Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: 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.
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more!

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