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. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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
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
WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THIS ROLE
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
Preferred Skills
Experience mentoring or supporting:
Cadence Allegro or
Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics)
RF design in GHz frequency ranges
Rigid-flex and HDI technologies
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. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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
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
WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THIS ROLE
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
Preferred Skills
Experience mentoring or supporting:
Cadence Allegro or
Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics)
RF design in GHz frequency ranges
Rigid-flex and HDI technologies
What You'll Do
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)
