RTX · 3 weeks ago
Senior ECAD Layout Design Engineer (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expRTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, committed to solving complex problems. The Senior ECAD Layout Design Engineer will own ECAD design execution, perform hands-on layout for complex printed circuit card assemblies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
AerospaceIndustrialArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingNational DefenseSoftwareVenture CapitalMachine LearningMilitarySecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own ECAD design execution for assigned scope, including planning, coordination, and delivery aligned to program schedules and engineering requirements
Perform hands-on ECAD design and layout for complex printed circuit card assemblies including multilayer rigid, flex, and high-density interconnect (HDI) designs
Support schematic capture and layout implementation while managing electrical and physical constraints (high-speed, high-voltage, high-current)
Communicate design status, technical risks, and schedule impacts with engineering stakeholders and program teams
Participate in and contribute to cross-functional design reviews with Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Configuration Management
Develop and maintain complete ECAD documentation packages (fabrication, assembly, and design documentation)
Manage ECAD data within PLM systems and ensure compliance with configuration management requirements
Incorporate DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly), and DFT (Design for Test) principles throughout the layout process
Troubleshoot complex design issues and resolve electrical, mechanical, and manufacturability challenges in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior designers and support knowledge sharing across the ECAD team
Support adherence to ECAD standards, library usage, and best practices across programs
Responsibilities include making moderate improvements to ECAD processes, systems, and design practices to enhance performance, quality, and efficiency across the organization
Coordinate ECAD activities for small projects or defined work scopes
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Experience with PCB layout using ECAD tools (Siemens Xpedition preferred; Cadence Allegro, Altium, or similar acceptable)
Experience designing multilayer PCB layouts and supporting complex electrical designs
Experience managing electrical and physical constraints within PCB design tools
Preferred
Experience with Siemens Xpedition (VX or 2504 versions) for complex PCB layout design
Experience with high-layer-count PCBs and high-speed digital interfaces
Familiarity with advanced PCB technologies (HDI, microvias, stacked microvias, flex circuits, backplanes)
Experience with DDR4 / DDR5 and high-speed design considerations
Knowledge of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) principles
Experience with DFM/DFA/DFT implementation in PCB design
Familiarity with ECAD–MCAD data exchange processes
Experience working within PLM and configuration management systems
IPC CID / CID+ or PCEA certification preferred
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
Strong communication and ability to work across cross-functional engineering teams
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
Company
RTX
RTX operates as an aerospace and defense company as it solves the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.2MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-11-14Grant· $0.2M
2020-04-03IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Calio
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Juan Bedout
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
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