Lead PCB Designer

Rochester, NY – *Relocation Assistance Provided*

The Company

Our client is one of the largest, successful aerospace, defense and technology innovators in the world. They operate in over 100 countries and provide strategic solutions to the US, in order to protect and defend our freedoms worldwide, with advancing space access, supporting national security, civil service, and transportation safety. Their employees are passionate about their customers and their mission, as they enjoy working with cutting edge technologies and advancements that are positively impacting our society.

The Job

Our client is seeking a Lead PCB Designer. This person will contribute to the company’s success by supporting PCB layout design activities to support the development of the most advanced radio communication equipment in the world for the military and first responders. The PCB Designer will effectively utilize design software deployed at the company to create, modify, review, and validate PCB designs for rigid, flexible, and rigid flex printed circuit boards. They will utilize the latest board technologies: fine line and spaces, microvias, stacked microvias, via-in-pad, etc. The person will mentor new and less experienced designers in all elements of PCB design. This role reports to the PCB Design Manager.

Functions

• Utilize Mentor PADS layout software to incorporate schematic, mechanical, and manufacturing inputs into new and revised HDI PCB designs.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional design team to resolve fabrication, assembly, and test issues identified through Valor NPI fabrication and manufacturing checks
• Create PCB stackups and model-controlled impedance.
• Create highly complex PCB layouts leveraging design methodologies by board technology, e.g., RF, digital, analog, power supply and mixed technologies.
• Perform peer reviews of complex PCB layout designs.
• Create and maintain PCB layout design guidelines.
• Lead the assessment and implementation of new and upgraded PCB design software.
• Develop and document best practices related the PCB design process. Create and update templates, checklists, and procedures.
• Mentor less experienced PCB Designers.
• Respond to supplier support requests when technical questions arise related to the requirements associated with specific PCB part numbers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years or prior relevant PCB design experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related PCB design experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related PCB design experience.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the PCB design value chain: schematics, materials, fabrication, assembly, and related design and simulation software tools.
• Knowledge of the PCB design elements: schematic, BOM, mechanical, fabrication, assembly, components, and all related files and documentation
• Experience mentoring and onboarding less experienced and early career PCB Designers
• Experience with peer reviews of PCB layout designs.
• Experience evaluating and upgrading PCB design related software.

Security Clearance

Please be aware this position requires eligibility to obtain a DoD security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.