Principal CAD Engineer
mercury systemsHudson (NH)
About the role
Overview:
As CAD Lead, you drive the PCB design process for rugged electronic packaging serving defense and first responder needs. You will collaborate with Systems Engineering, SI, ME, SW, and purchasing to shape current and future products. Expect to tackle high-speed, RF-focused layouts and process improvements while guiding CAD standards and tool upgrades. Your work enables reliable, secure hardware across multiple sites and suppliers. This is a high-impact role shaping technology roadmaps and execution in a close-knit engineering team. Compensation / Benefits tuition reimbursement casual and enjoyable atmosphere opportunity to work on defense missions career development cross-location collaboration culture of learning and transparency
Responsibilities:
Design and model high-frequency PCBs, backplanes, cables and flex circuits up to 25 Gb/s for rugged applications Collaborate with cross-site, cross-functional teams during the engineering review process Perform PCB layout using Cadence/Allegro and stay current with tool advancements Incorporate feedback and drive process improvements; define CAD layout rules Support technology roadmaps and DOE for continuous improvement and innovation Provide technical support to PWB fabrication vendors on design file integrity Lead or assist in installing/upgrading CAD tools and workflows for PWB design Mentor/lead automation for Allegro and other CAD processes Oversee technical management of third-party CAD engineering Demonstrate self-motivation and ownership while communicating effectively in a diverse team Maintain readiness for government security clearance
Key requirements:
7+ years of PCB design experience using Cadence/Allegro Experience with IPC standards for PCB design Experience with PCB stackups and materials Proficiency with Valor, Blueprint, CAM350, Pulse and/or Teamcenter DFM-focused design experience High-speed routing of 25G+ interfaces RF routing up to 50 GHz Allegro constraints manager for physical and electrical rules Automation development for CAD processes CAD technical lead experience and third-party CAD management Strong written and verbal communication skills Eligible for government security clearance (US citizen) self-motivated and owning projects clear communication ability to work in a diverse team Cadence/Allegro IPC PCB design DFM
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