PCB Engineer/ Cadence Allegro - Germantown, MD  - Onsite

Have to have PCB, Layout, Cadence and Allegro            

MUST HAVES:                                    

• BSEE whose primary role has been hands-on PCB layout and design
• 7+ years of PCB layout and Design experience (main function and core experience is PCB design).
• 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 stackup, controlled impedance routing, and high-density layouts.
• Demonstrated experience working within structured release and configuration management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC CID or CID+ certification.
• Experience with:
  • High-speed digital interfaces (DDR, PCIe, SERDES, etc.)
  • RF layout and transmission line design
  • BGA fan-out and fine-pitch components
  • Power distribution networks and decoupling optimization

Key Responsibilities

• Develop PCB layouts from released schematics, netlists, and engineering requirements
• 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
• Design techniques for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI mitigation, grounding, and thermal
• Generate complete fabrication and assembly documentation packages.
• Interface with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors as needed to address technical questions.
• Support DFM/DFT reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently.