Sr. Electrical Computer-aided Design (ECAD) Designer

Shape the Future of Defense Technology
Our client, a premier federal defense contractor, is seeking a Senior PCB Layout Designer (ECAD) to support the development of advanced electronic systems for next-generation defense platforms.
Our client is looking to expand their capabilities for high end layouts. This means extensive DDR5 placement and routing from scratch, High speed constraints editing and knowledge, and Fabrication knowledge like lamination cycles and class 2 vs class 3 capabilities.
What You'll Do
As a Senior ECAD Specialist, you will be responsible for the complete PCB layout process-from component placement and routing through fabrication documentation-while partnering with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver robust, manufacturable designs.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop complex multilayer PCB layouts using Mentor Graphics Xpedition VX (v2.13 or later).
- Create and maintain PCB fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Perform component placement, routing, constraint management, and electronic packaging for complex circuit boards.
- Design multilayer PCBs with up to 28 layers while ensuring signal integrity and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineers within an Integrated Product Team (IPT).
- Resolve PCB design, configuration management, and manufacturing issues with fabrication and assembly vendors.
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations to improve quality, performance, and manufacturability.
- Support multiple concurrent engineering projects while meeting quality and schedule objectives.

Required Skills

- Due to the nature of work being performed, U.S. citizenship is required.
- Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. (if no degree, must have an additional 4-years of relevant experience)
- Experience with Xpedition VX2.13 or higher
- Multi-layer experience up to 28 layers
- Extensive DDR5 placement and routing from scratch
- High speed constraints editing
- Knowledge of PCB design and Fabrication like lamination cycles and class 2 vs class 3 capabilities.
- Experience-working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment
- Extensive experience in design, drafting, detailing and packaging of PCB board layout designs that include, parts placement, PCB layout, PCB electronic packaging, PCB drawing generation
- Experience with troubleshooting design data and configuration problems with outside vendors
- Ability to multi-task and handle numerous jobs simultaneously.
- Demonstrate sophisticated problem solving skills
- Experience in MIL/Space Product Design for High Reliability.