Sr. E-CAD Specialist (Remote)

Our client, a leading federal defense contractor is seeking Sr. E-CAD Specialist to support our client''s Undersea Systems Business Area responsible for the design and development of ruggedized electronics equipment for the United States Navy.

This is an remote 3 months contract, that can be exended.

Work will include and focus on converting legacy Schematic data from PDFs into Capture CIS native design files, converting legacy layout data from Gerbers or PDFs into Allegro native design files, Creating schematic symbols, PCB footprints and custom padstacks.

Primary responsibilities include:

- Schematic capture, layout design, schematic and layout constraints management
- Netlist and debug, annotation, layout post-processing
- Import and exporting of circuit card assembly documentation
- Schematic symbol creation and verification
- Footprint design and verification
- Padstack design, stack-up design
- Impedance and transmission line modeling
- Design rules check, error generation and resolution, and exporting detailed design reports.

Duties also include handling expedited design requests, working several designs concurrently, daily reporting of design status, daily posting of designs files to server repository, frequent communications with design team, frequent hosting of screen share design review meetings, attending formal layout design reviews, completing design checklists, following layout lead technical direction, providing design data and files release as needed to meet schedule.

Work will also include netlisting new schematics into the new layouts and verifying accuracy and match to legacy data. Work may require 2nd shift work hours and may include sharing design work with other PWB designers.

Due to the nature of the role, U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

- Bachelor''s degree in a related specialized area or field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master''s degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug test prior to starting

Technical Requirements:

- Have advanced understanding of industry standards for printed wiring board design and circuit card assembly to include IPC, J-STD, Mil-Spec, ASME, ESD, UL, and RoHS. Candidate should also have knowledge of bare board fabrication and circuit card assembly processes, materials, and tolerances.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the use of current strategic tools (Cadence Capture CIS and Allegro).
- Demonstrated knowledge of design documentation standards (e.g. IPC, J-STE, ASME, etc.).
- Have a good understanding of electronic components physical and electrical characteristics, and thorough knowledge of layout circuit design topologies to include mixed signal, analog, digital, high speed, RF, linear and switching power supplies, high voltage, high current, and all varieties of communications and busses (Ethernet, PCI, VPX, DDR, RS485, SATA, USB, I2C, etc.).
- Proficient with Cadence Capture CIS and Allegro, Altium, Xpedition, Gerber, ODB++, CAM350, Valor, Polar Si9000, Zplanner, AutoCAD, eDrawings, SolidWorks, MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Adobe, and Windchill.
- Able to design to industry standards, follow internal design procedures and process requirements, troubleshoot and resolve design conflicts, provide design solutions, be observant for errors, be efficient and detail oriented, and have good technical communication skills.
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
- Able to work independently and in a team environment
- Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Comfortable working 2nd shift hours if needed