eCad Electrical Engineer - Level 5 - Dulles

Job Description

Own end-to-end PCB layout for high-reliability spaceflight hardware using Cadence Allegro, including multilayer, HDI, RF, mixed-signal, and controlled-impedance designs. Coordinate electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing constraints; produce fabrication and assembly documentation; and support standards compliance, design reviews, and layout quality.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree and 12 years, a master's degree and 10 years, or a PhD and 8 years of professional experience, along with U.S. citizenship and proven Cadence Allegro experience in a high-reliability environment. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in multilayer layout, ECAD library management, and leadership on flight or mission-critical boards, with IPC CID/CID+ certification or equivalent layout training.

Key Skills: Cadence Allegro PCB Designer, PCB Layout Design, Multilayer Board Layout, High-Density Interconnect, Controlled Impedance Routing, High-Speed Routing, RF Layout, Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, ECAD Library Management, Rigid-Flex Design, EMI/EMC Compliance, DFM/DFX Reviews, NASA-STD-8739, IPC Standards, Layout Design Leadership

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Savings Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Potential Overtime, Shift Differential, Discretionary Bonus, Long-Term Incentives