RTX · 3 weeks ago
Lead, ECAD Designer Technician (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$60K/yr - $114K/yr
8+ years expRTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Lead ECAD Designer Technician. This role is responsible for completing medium-to-complex PCB layout tasks, generating ECAD documentation, and supporting quality design data within the ECAD team while also coaching junior designers.
AerospaceIndustrialArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingNational DefenseSoftwareVenture CapitalMachine LearningMilitarySecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform ECAD layout for medium‑complexity PCB designs including multilayer boards, controlled routing, and structured component placement
Produce fabrication and assembly documentation using Blueprint, DxDesigner outputs, and standard release processes
Build, modify, and maintain schematic symbols and footprints with oversight from senior designers
Ensure proper documentation quality, data integrity, and compliance with ECAD standards
Lead the accuracy and completeness of all assigned ECAD design work
Perform light checking or peer reviews for junior‑level designers’ layouts and documentation
Identify errors, omissions, and manufacturability concerns in early design stages
Participate in cross-functional discussions with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality to clarify requirements or resolve smaller design issues
Communicate effectively with engineers and internal customers to ensure design intent and documentation accuracy
Coach junior-level designers on tool usage, documentation practices, and workflow basics
Promote good design habits, clean data, and standard process adoption within the team
Support team training and onboarding activities by sharing techniques and examples
Apply semi‑advanced skills in Xpedition layout, DxDesigner schematic capture, Blueprint documentation, and standard ECAD workflows
Adapt new techniques and tools as needed to improve layout efficiency or documentation consistency
Support continuous improvement activities related to ECAD documentation and library usage
Qualification
Required
Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
Experience generating fabrication and assembly documentation in Blueprint
Familiarity with multilayer PCB design concepts, routing structures, component placement strategies, and basic signal integrity considerations
Solid understanding of IPC‑based design and acceptance standards
Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, complete, and well‑structured ECAD documentation
Experience performing light checking or assisting senior team members with design reviews
Preferred
Strong proficiency in Mentor Graphics Xpedition and ECAD/PCB design experience
Effective coaching skills for junior designers, including workflow guidance and standards interpretation
Ability to represent ECAD quality in cross‑functional discussions
Exposure to PCB fabrication and assembly processes, DFM/DFA considerations, and release workflows
Experience working within established ECAD standards, symbol/footprint libraries, and data management systems
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
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
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
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
Recent News
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