Germantown, MD
6+ month contract
Pay: $60-$80hr
PCB Design Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Develop PCB layouts from released schematics, netlists, and engineering requirements with minimal oversight.
- Perform component placement and routing for complex multilayer boards, including high-density and controlled impedance designs.
- Execute high-speed digital, power, RF, and mixed-signal layouts in accordance with industry’s best practices.
- Apply sound design techniques for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI mitigation, grounding, and thermal considerations.
- Generate complete fabrication and assembly documentation packages.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing teams to resolve layout challenges.
- Interface with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors as needed to address technical questions.
- Support DFM/DFT reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently.
- Meet established design milestones within compressed development schedules.
Basic Requirements
- 4+ years of PCB layout experience
- BSEE or similar
- Advanced proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB Designer/Editor .
- Proven ability to independently complete complex board layouts.
- Strong understanding of IPC standards and PCB fabrication/assembly processes.
- Experience with multilayer stackups, controlled impedance routing, and high-density layouts.
- Demonstrated experience working within structured release and configuration management systems.
- Ability to quickly adapt to existing libraries, processes, and design standards.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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