Senior E-CAD Specialist

Cadence Allegro | Printed Wiring Board Design

Remote

Pay Estimated: $66.66 - $72.45/Hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

We are hiring a Senior E-CAD Specialist to support the design and development of ruggedized electronics and Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs/PCBs) for U.S. Navy undersea systems. This role requires advanced experience with Cadence Capture CIS, Cadence Allegro, PCB/PWB layout, schematic capture, legacy design conversion, component libraries, IPC/J-STD/Mil-Spec standards, and circuit card assembly (CCA) design.

Responsibilities:

Develop and complete printed wiring board (PWB/PCB) designs in collaboration with Program Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Component Engineering.
Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using Cadence Capture CIS and Allegro, including constraints management, netlisting, debugging, annotation, and layout post-processing.
Convert legacy schematic data from PDFs into Capture CIS native design files and legacy layout data from Gerber or PDF formats into Allegro native design files.
Create and verify schematic symbols, PCB footprints, custom padstacks, board stack-ups, and related component library data.
Netlist new schematics into new PCB layouts and verify accuracy against legacy design data.
Design complex circuit card layouts incorporating mixed-signal, analog, digital, high-speed, RF, linear and switching power supplies, high-voltage, and high-current circuitry.
Support communications interfaces and buses including Ethernet, PCI, VPX, DDR, RS-485, SATA, USB, and I2C.
Apply industry and defense electronics standards, including IPC, J-STD, Mil-Spec, ASME, ESD, UL, and RoHS, throughout PCB/PWB design activities.
Incorporate knowledge of bare-board fabrication, circuit card assembly processes, materials, manufacturing tolerances, and electronic component physical and electrical characteristics.
Develop PCB stack-ups and perform impedance and transmission-line modeling using applicable design and analysis tools.
Execute design rule checks, identify and resolve design errors and conflicts, and generate detailed design reports.
Import, export, and maintain circuit card assembly documentation and design data using formats and tools including Gerber, ODB++, CAM350, Valor, Polar Si9000, and Zplanner.
Support engineering workflows utilizing Altium, Xpedition, AutoCAD, eDrawings, SolidWorks, Windchill, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and MS Teams, as applicable.
Conduct and host screen-share design reviews, participate in formal PCB layout reviews, complete design checklists, and implement technical direction from layout leads.
Manage multiple concurrent and expedited design requests while providing schedule inputs, status reporting, and required design releases.
Post design files to designated repositories and provide design data and release packages needed to support program schedules.
Develop technical solutions within cost, schedule, and technology constraints and identify opportunities for process optimization, continuous improvement, and appropriate application of AI-enabled capabilities.

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related specialized field plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.
Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with Cadence Capture CIS and Cadence Allegro for electronic design automation (E-CAD), schematic capture, and printed wiring board design.
Advanced understanding of printed wiring board and circuit card assembly standards, including IPC, J-STD, Mil-Spec, ASME, ESD, UL, and RoHS.
Knowledge of bare-board fabrication and circuit card assembly manufacturing processes, materials, and tolerances.
Strong understanding of electronic component physical and electrical characteristics.
Experience designing PCB/PWB layouts involving mixed-signal, analog, digital, high-speed, RF, power supply, high-voltage, and high-current circuits.
Knowledge of communications interfaces and buses such as Ethernet, PCI, VPX, DDR, RS-485, SATA, USB, and I2C.
Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, constraints management, netlisting/debugging, annotation, post-processing, component library development, footprint and padstack design, stack-up design, design rule checking, and technical design reporting.
Experience with impedance and transmission-line modeling.
Experience converting legacy schematic and PCB layout data from PDF and Gerber formats into native Cadence Capture CIS and Allegro designs.
Proficiency with applicable E-CAD and engineering tools, including Altium, Xpedition, Gerber, ODB++, CAM350, Valor, Polar Si9000, Zplanner, AutoCAD, eDrawings, SolidWorks, and Windchill.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and Teams, and experience with Adobe tools.
Ability to independently troubleshoot PCB design conflicts, develop technical solutions, manage concurrent design assignments, and provide schedule inputs.
Ability to work within defined cost, schedule, and technology trade spaces and support formal technical and layout design reviews.

What to Expect

Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

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