Principal ECAD Design Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Develop PCB designs from initial concept to manufacturing.

• Create PCB, CCA, and schematic drawings for vendors.

• Conduct schematic capture, component placement, trace routing, and generate Gerber/ODB++ files.

• Utilize Siemens Xpedition Enterprise and BluePrint-PCB for drawing creation.

• Design rigid, flex, and rigid-flex assemblies.

• Manage complete designs, re-spins, drawing updates, change notices, copper alterations, and process enhancement projects.

• Collaborate daily with Electrical, Mechanical, Components, Test, and Producibility Engineering teams.

• Gather overall design requirements while taking into account cost, cycle time, and manufacturability.

• Travel to El Segundo, California approximately three times annually.

⛳️ Requirements

• University degree or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 8 years of relevant experience.

• Proficient in at least two of the following: PCB manufacturing or CCA manufacturing principles impacting circuitry and component layout; electrical design processes; laying out Rigid, Flex, or Rigid-Flex boards.

• Capability to obtain and retain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• An active and existing DoD Confidential security clearance is required from day one.

• Familiarity with Analog, Digital including DDR, RF, Power, mixed technology, multilayer designs, and HDI technology.

• Proficient with Siemens design tools, including Xpedition Layout and BluePrint-PCB.

• Knowledge of Gerber and ODB++ formats.

• Understanding of Valor NPI and Design for Manufacturing rule sets.

• Experience with PCB/CCA drawings and GD&T techniques.

• Knowledge of IPC 6012 and IPC 6013 standards.

• Familiar with military and commercial design standards.

• Understanding of RF circuitry and filter principles.

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows operating system concepts and network services.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) matching.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available.