PCB Layout Engineer

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

Location: Naperville Illinois Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

We are 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.

Key Responsibilities

· 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:

o Signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI)

o EMI/EMC mitigation and shielding

o 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

Leadership & Mentorship

· Provide technical guidance and design reviews

· Support CAD environments and workflows across multiple tools

· Help define and maintain PCB libraries, standards, and best practices

Required Qualifications

· Associates 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:

o Cadence Allegro / OrCAD

o Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics)

· Proven experience with:

o Mixed-signal and RF PCB design

o High-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, SERDES, etc.)

o Multi-layer stack-ups (8+ layers)

· Strong understanding of:

o Controlled impedance routing

o SI/PI fundamentals

o EMI/EMC design practices

Preferred Skills

· Experience mentoring or supporting:

o Cadence Allegro or

o Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics)

· RF design in GHz frequency ranges

· Rigid-flex and HDI technologies