PCB Design Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Execute PCBA component placement and routing based on approved schematics, layout constraints, stackups, and impedance profiles.

• Contribute insights on critical design parameters.

• Develop and oversee Altium library components, which include schematic symbols, footprints, and 3D models.

• Operate within the customer-designated Altium Designer version, Altium 365 workspace, and specified repositories.

• Engage in schematic and layout reviews, validate design packages prior to layout commencement, and incorporate review feedback.

• Create fabrication and assembly drawings, Gerber files, ODB++, IPC-2581, BOM, pick-and-place/centroid data, 3D models as necessary, analysis reports, and manufacturing/test documentation.

• Generate a clean Altium DRC report with no critical violations in relation to the board fabricator's capabilities.

• Ensure precise documentation, revision control, and maintained design files.

• Produce release packages in Teamcenter.

• Assist with technical inquiries from board fabricators during prototype manufacturing.

• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver accurate, release-ready design packages.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of pertinent professional PCB Design experience.

• Proficient in Altium, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience.

• Experience in designing high-speed signal-integrity circuitry.

• Background in creating and managing Altium library components, including schematic symbols, footprints, and 3D models.

• Familiarity with Teamcenter.

• U.S. citizenship is required due to export-control eligibility regulations.

• Capability to work independently while meeting project timelines.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Experience in aerospace, defense, and FAA environments is preferred.

• Knowledge of IPC standards and CID certification is preferred.

• Experience in supporting high-reliability or regulated products is preferred.

• Signal-integrity analysis proficiency using HyperLynx, SIwave, or an approved equivalent is preferred.

• A background check will be conducted after selecting the preferred candidate.

🏝️ Benefits

• The company will supply a laptop, necessary software, and network access.

• This is a 1099 contract position lasting over 5 months.