Sr Advanced E-CAD Specialist

JOB TITLE: Sr Advanced E-CAD Specialist
JOB LOCATION:  REMOTE from USA
WAGE RANGE*: $65-75
JOB NUMBER: 26-01239

JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a  Sr Advanced E-CAD Specialist to work remote from the USA.  An E-CAD Specialist is responsible for creating Printed Wiring Designs (PWBs) utilizing E-CAD software, while providing technical solutions and collaborating with various stakeholders to support project goals and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires independent problem-solving, technical expertise, and the ability to optimize tasks and resources effectively. As a Sr Advanced E-CAD Specialist in our Undersea Systems Business Area, you will be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the design and development of ruggedized electronics equipment for the United States Navy and directly contribute to the technical and production success of our programs through hands-on technical contributions and leadership opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Demonstrated knowledge in the use of current strategic tools (Cadence Capture CIS and Allegro). 
Demonstrated knowledge of design documentation standards (e.g. IPC, J-STE, ASME, etc.). 
Establishes and meets goals that are consistent with business objectives. 
Solution-oriented approach to analyzing technical problems that affect team. 
Demonstrated problem solving and collaborative skills 
Demonstrates initiative, applies personal talent to practical solutions 
Works within the trade space defined (cost / schedule / technology) 
Applies knowledge effectively in team environment 
Able to provide schedule inputs and to delegate task assignments 
Able to accept and integrate and provide constructive feedback 
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills 
Fulfills role as a reliable team member and understands own role within team 
Manages time to ensure an assignment's completion 
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments 
Solution-oriented approach to analyzing technical problems that impact the team and the project 
Accomplished at developing/integrating new ideas, optimizing alternatives, and establishing backup plans 
Commitment to ongoing professional development 
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation 

Representative Duties and Tasks:

Candidate will be responsible for working with Program Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Component Engineering to complete printed wiring board designs. 
Candidate should have advanced understanding of industry standards for printed wiring board design and circuit card assembly to include IPC, J-STD, Mil-Spec, ASME, ESD, UL, and RoHS. Candidate should also have knowledge of bare board fabrication and circuit card assembly processes, materials, and tolerances. 
Candidate should have good understanding of electronic components physical and electrical characteristics, and thorough knowledge of layout circuit design topologies to include mixed signal, analog, digital, high speed, RF, linear and switching power supplies, high voltage, high current, and all varieties of communications and busses (Ethernet, PCI, VPX, DDR, RS485, SATA, USB, I2C, etc.). 
Candidate should be proficient with Cadence Capture CIS and Allegro, Altium, Xpedition, Gerber, ODB++, CAM350, Valor, Polar Si9000, Zplanner, AutoCAD, eDrawings, SolidWorks, MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Adobe, and Windchill. 
Primary responsibilities include schematic capture, layout design, schematic and layout constraints management, netlist and debug, annotation, layout post-processing, import and exporting of circuit card assembly documentation, schematic symbol creation and verification, footprint design and verification, padstack design, stack-up design, impedance and transmission line modeling, design rules check, error generation and resolution, exporting detailed design reports. 
Candidate should be able to design to industry standards, follow internal design procedures and process requirements, troubleshoot and resolve design conflicts, provide design solutions, be observant for errors, be efficient and detail oriented, and have good technical communication skills. 
Duties also include handling expedited design requests, working several designs concurrently, daily reporting of design status, daily posting of designs files to server repository, frequent communications with design team, frequent hosting of screen share design review meetings, attending formal layout design reviews, completing design checklists, following layout lead technical direction, providing design data and files release as needed to meet schedule. 
Work will include and focus on converting legacy Schematic data from PDFs into Capture CIS native design files, converting legacy layout data from Gerbers or PDFs into Allegro native design files, Creating schematic symbols, PCB footprints and custom padstacks. Work will also include netlisting new schematics into the new layouts and verifying accuracy and match to legacy data. Work may require 2nd shift work hours and may include sharing design work with other PWB designers. 

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.