Specialist, PCB Layout Design (Aerospace &amp Defense Domain)

We are seeking a high-caliber Specialist PCB Layout Designer to support the development of next-generation critical communications and electronic systems for the Aerospace and Defense this strategic engineering role your designs will power real-world mission success supporting critical communication frameworks used by defense personnel and first responders.

You will utilize advanced EDA design software to modify review and validate complex PCB design packages for rigid flexible and rigid-flex printed circuit boards ensuring absolute precision from schematic to final fabrication.

• Advanced PCB Layout: Utilize Mentor PADS or equivalent software to incorporate complex schematic mechanical and manufacturing inputs into state-of-the-art rigid flex and rigid-flex designs.

• Manufacturing & NPI Checks: Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve fabrication assembly and test constraints identified through Valor NPI checks.

• Data & Lifecycle Governance: Update layout design files and engineering documentation to incorporate changes to schematics Bills of Materials (BOMs) and detailed mechanical drawings while maintaining precise PLM file structures.

• Integrity Validation: Validate the structural integrity of end-to-end PCB design packages by verifying alignment across schematics BOM configurations mechanical parameters and final assembly drawings.

• Education & Experience Baseline: * Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant engineering experience.

  • OR a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

  • OR an Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology with relevant years of track.

  • In lieu of a formal degree a minimum of 8 years of validated prior layout engineering experience will be considered.

• Technical Domain: Demonstrated hands-on track record in layout design within the Aerospace Defense Aviation or high-reliability electronic systems industry.

• Compliance & Work Status: Must be a U.S. Person/Citizen eligible to obtain a US Security Clearance if required by programs in the future. (Visa sponsorship/transfer is NOT available for this position).

• EDA Software Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with PCB design software such as PADS Xpedition Cadence Valor etc.

• PLM Systems: Direct familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management tools (e.g. Agile Teamcenter or related documentation systems).

• Manufacturing Knowledge: Deep understanding of layout elements fabrication stack-ups IPC standards assembly drawings and relative documentation tracking.

• Operational Schedule: Comfortability with a 9/80 Work Schedule (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours giving you every other Friday off).

• Full Comprehensive Healthcare Package (Medical Dental and Vision Insurance).

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with corporate company matching structures.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Continuous Education Assistance and Parental Leave.

• Structured Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company-Paid Holidays.