Heron Power is hiring : PCB Layout / Librarian Engineer in Scotts Valley

Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything.

We understand that no one individual knows everything. We will all learn a lot together and from each other. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth. You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated PCB Layout / Librarian Engineer to join our hardware engineering team. In this role, you will own the PCB layout process end-to-end, develop and maintain schematic symbol and footprint libraries, and collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality board designs across a diverse range of products. You’ll be part of a small, focused team responsible for developing robust and efficient power conversion systems—from concept through production. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and is passionate about advancing next-generation energy technologies.

How You Will Contribute

PCB Layout

• Possess deep expertise in PCB layout methodologies for power electronics, mixed-signal systems, high-speed digital, RF, and energy applications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing test engineers to implement layout strategies that meet signal integrity, power delivery, thermal, and mechanical requirements.
• Execute complex, high-density PCB layouts using industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium Designer), including multi-layer, high-current, and mixed-signal designs.
• Perform constraint-driven routing for high-speed, RF, and high-voltage / high-current power paths—incorporating controlled impedance, wide copper pours, isolation strategies, and optimized polygon fills.
• Adapt quickly to evolving product features and design requirements throughout the development cycle.
• Design for manufacturability and reliability, including thermal reliefs, heatsinking, copper balancing, and via stitching in power PCB designs.
• Layout PCBs using advanced package types such as BGAs and fine-pitch components, with HDI technologies including VIPPO, microvias, and blind / buried vias, while applying effective breakout and fanout strategies.
• Generate complete manufacturing documentation, including Gerbers, ODB++, IPC-2581, fabrication and assembly drawings, and detailed layer stack-up information.

Librarian Management

What You Will Bring

We have a short list of must-have requirements. We prioritize a strong grip on first principles, hands-on skills, and a sense of initiative. Domain-specific knowledge and experience will help determine the career level for each hire.

Must-Have Requirements

Nice-to-Haves

If you are passionate about technology and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in accelerating the electrification of everything at Heron Power.

Heron Power provides competitive compensation (salary and equity) and benefits. The salary for this role ranges from $120,000 to $200,000 per year.

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