CAD PCB Layout Engineer (Mixed-Signal, RF, High-Reliability)

CAD PCB Layout Engineer (Mixed-Signal, RF, High-Reliability)
Naperville, IL (Onsite)
Perm Role
- Due to ITAR and/or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be US Citizens
Client is seeking a PCB Layout Engineer to support the development of mission-critical electronics for aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical applications. This role combines hands-on PCB design, including support across multiple CAD platforms.

• Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCB layouts (rigid, rigid-flex, HDI)
• Lead component placement, routing, and stack-up definition for mixed-signal and RF designs
• Perform high-speed and RF routing, including controlled impedance and differential pairs
• Apply best practices for:
  • Signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI)
  • EMI/Client mitigation and shielding
  • Thermal and grounding strategies
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation (Gerber/ODB++, drawings)
• Conduct DFM/DFA/DFT reviews with manufacturers
• Collaborate with EE, ME, and manufacturing teams

• Provide technical guidance and design reviews
• Support CAD environments and workflows across multiple tools
• Help define and maintain PCB libraries, standards, and best practices

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2-5+ years of PCB layout experience in high-reliability industries
• Strong proficiency in Altium Designer
• Working knowledge of at least one additional PCB CAD tool, such as:
  • Cadence Allegro / OrCAD
  • Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics)
• Proven experience with:
  • Mixed-signal and RF PCB design
  • High-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, SERDES, etc.)
  • Multi-layer stack-Client (8+ layers)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Controlled impedance routing
  • SI/PI fundamentals
  • EMI/Client design practices

• Experience mentoring or supporting:
  • Cadence Allegro or
  • Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics)
• RF design in GHz frequency ranges
• Rigid-flex and HDI technologies