Lead High-Speed PCB Design Engineer (RF/Backplane)

Mercury Systems; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a senior CAD Engineer lead to design high-frequency PCBs, backplanes, and RF interconnects for rugged, secure electronic packaging solutions. The CAD team owns all steps of the printed circuit board design process, collaborating with Systems Engineering, SI, ME, SW and purchasing.

Responsibilities include CAD layout with Cadence/Allegro, adhering to IPC standards, and driving process improvements while supporting fabrication vendors.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 7+ years of Printed Circuit Board design using Cadence/Allegro.
• Experience with the IPC industry standards for PCB design.
• Experience with the following tools: Valor, CAM350.
• Experience in design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Experience routing high speed interfaces.
• Experience routing high frequency RF.
• Experience creating automation for Allegro and other CAD processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and model high frequency PCBs, backplanes, cables and flex circuits up to 25Gb/s for rugged applications.
• Collaborate with multiple locations across the United States with a diverse engineering group.
• Participate in engineering review processes including PCB placement, routing and final reviews.
• PCB design and layout using Cadence/Allegro tool.
• Keep up to date on Allegro advancements and implement feedback.
• Drive change and process improvements in CAD workflows.
• Document and implement rules for CAD layout.

Skills

CAD leadership

IPC standards

DFM experience

RF/high-speed routing

automation for CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or equivalent

Tools

Cadence/Allegro

Valor

CAM350

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking a senior CAD Engineer lead to design high-frequency PCBs, backplanes, and RF interconnects for rugged, secure electronic packaging solutions. The CAD team owns all steps of the printed circuit board design process, collaborating with Systems Engineering, SI, ME, SW and purchasing.

Responsibilities include CAD layout with Cadence/Allegro, adhering to IPC standards, and driving process improvements while supporting fabrication vendors.