Senior ECAD Layout Design Engineer (Remote)
$86,800–$165,200 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Own ECAD design execution for assigned scope, including planning, coordination, and delivery aligned to program schedules. Perform hands-on ECAD design and layout for complex printed circuit card assemblies including multilayer rigid, flex, and high-density interconnect (HDI) designs. Support schematic capture and layout implementation while managing electrical and physical constraints. Communicate design status, technical risks, and schedule impacts with engineering stakeholders and program teams. Participate in cross-functional design reviews and develop complete ECAD documentation packages. Manage ECAD data within PLM systems and incorporate DFM, DFA, and DFT principles throughout the layout process. Troubleshoot complex design issues and provide technical guidance to junior designers. Make moderate improvements to ECAD processes and systems to enhance performance, quality, and efficiency. Coordinate ECAD activities for small projects or defined work scopes.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship
- Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- Minimum 5 years prior relevant experience
- Advanced Degree in a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience (if holding an Advanced Degree)
- Experience with PCB layout using ECAD tools
- Experience designing multilayer PCB layouts
- Experience supporting complex electrical designs
- Experience managing electrical and physical constraints within PCB design tools
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Siemens Xpedition (VX or 2504 versions) for complex PCB layout design
- Experience with high-layer-count PCBs and high-speed digital interfaces
- Familiarity with advanced PCB technologies (HDI, microvias, stacked microvias, flex circuits, backplanes)
- Experience with DDR4 / DDR5 and high-speed design considerations
- Knowledge of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) principles
- Experience with DFM/DFA/DFT implementation in PCB design
- Familiarity with ECAD–MCAD data exchange processes
- Experience working within PLM and configuration management systems
- IPC CID / CID+ or PCEA certification
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
- Strong communication and ability to work across cross-functional engineering teams
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