ECAD Group Lead: PCB Design & Engineering Leader

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs (photography to yoga)

Social events and cultural discounts

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks an ECAD Group Leader to guide a team of PCB layout designers and drive day-to-day execution of electronic designs. The role requires deep circuit board design expertise, collaboration with engineers, and leadership of 10–20 staff.

Responsibilities include adherence to design standards, mentorship, project staffing, and developing capability roadmaps aligned with Draper’s strategic priorities. A US security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering, design, development, and management of complex systems.
• Strong ability to supervise a team of 10–20 engineers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Subject Matter Expert for ECAD layout.
• Oversee concurrent, constraint-driven PCB layout processes for complex designs.
• Interface with hardware and electrical engineers to clarify design constraints and requirements.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary ECAD/MCAD efforts to fit board layouts within mechanical enclosures.
• Ensure design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines are met before release.
• Mentor, develop, and conduct performance evaluations for group members.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presenting complex tech

Microsoft Office

Team supervision

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks an ECAD Group Leader to guide a team of PCB layout designers and drive day-to-day execution of electronic designs. The role requires deep circuit board design expertise, collaboration with engineers, and leadership of 10–20 staff.

Responsibilities include adherence to design standards, mentorship, project staffing, and developing capability roadmaps aligned with Draper’s strategic priorities. A US security clearance may be required.