CAD Designer

The Structures Company; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Tier-1 supplier access

Job summary

The Structures Company is seeking a CAD Designer in Lansdale, PA to design complex multi-layer PCBs for RF and high-speed applications. The role requires strong Altium, Xpedition, and Cadence skills and offers substantial project exposure.

Responsibilities include RF layouts, SI/PI, EMI/EMC mitigation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle. The position emphasizes mentoring junior designers and ensuring IPC and defense standards compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional PCB design experience.
• Extensive RF layout experience with GHz-range designs.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer.
• Proficiency in Siemens Xpedition.
• Proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB Designer.
• Experience with 10+ layer boards preferred.
• Knowledge of impedance routing, differential pairs, crosstalk, grounding, shielding.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops complex multi-layer PCBs (rigid, flex, rigid-flex) for RF and high-speed digital apps.
• Performs RF layout for controlled impedance structures, transmission lines, antennas, filters, LNAs and PAs.
• Implements SI/PI, EMI/EMC, and thermal management best practices.
• Collaborates with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.
• Creates and maintains PCB libraries, stack-ups and design rules.
• Generates fabrication and assembly documentation packages.
• Supports prototype bring-up, testing and debugging.
• Ensures IPC-2221/2222/6012 and defense-related compliance.
• Interfaces with PCB fabricators/CM partners to resolve DFM/DFT issues.
• Participates in design reviews and mentors junior designers.

Skills

RF PCB design

Altium Designer

Siemens Xpedition

Cadence Allegro

High-speed design

Tools

PCB libraries

Job description

JOB TITLE: CAD Designer

LOCATION: Lansdale, PA

PAY RATE: $90/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract (3 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 7:00 AM 5:00 PM.

Qualifying Questions

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary

• Designs and develops complex multi-layer PCBs including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex for RF and high-speed digital applications.

• Performs RF layout for controlled impedance structures, transmission lines, antennas, filters, LNAs, PAs, and mixed-signal designs.

• Implements signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management best practices.

• Collaborates with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle.

• Creates and maintains PCB libraries, stack-ups, and design rules.

• Generates fabrication and assembly documentation packages.

• Supports prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging activities.

• Ensures compliance with IPC standards including IPC-2221, IPC-2222, and IPC-6012 and defense-related requirements.

• Interfaces with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturing partners to resolve DFM and DFT issues.

• Participates in design reviews and provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• 8+ years of professional PCB design experience.

• Extensive RF layout experience with GHz-range designs preferred.

• Strong proficiency in Altium Designer.

• Strong proficiency in Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics).

• Strong proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB Designer.

• Experience with high-layer-count boards of 10 or more layers preferred.

• Deep understanding of controlled impedance routing, differential pair routing, crosstalk mitigation, return path management, grounding, and shielding strategies.

• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as SERDES, DDR, PCIe, and Ethernet.

• Familiarity with stack-up design and material selection for RF performance and working knowledge of SI/PI analysis tools.

About Us

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense