PCB Design Engineer

Green Key Resources; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Green Key Resources is seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer in Germantown, MD to support development and layout of complex printed circuit boards. The candidate will work on high-speed digital and RF designs, with a strong focus on IPC standards and manufacturing requirements.

The role requires 7+ years of PCB layout experience and proficiency with Cadence Allegro PCB Designer/Editor, plus the ability to complete complex layouts independently and collaborate across engineering and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PCB layout/design experience.
• Proficient with Cadence Allegro PCB Designer/Editor.
• Experience with multilayer boards and controlled impedance.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and PCB fabrication/assembly.

Responsibilities

• Develop PCB layouts from schematics, netlists and requirements with minimal supervision.
• Place components and route traces for complex multilayer boards.
• Design high-density, controlled impedance, high-speed and RF layouts.
• Apply best practices for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI mitigation, grounding and thermal aspects.
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and manufacturing teams to solve design challenges.
• Coordinate with PCB fabrication/assembly vendors on technical questions and production needs.
• Support DFM and DFT reviews and implement design feedback.

Skills

PCB design

High-speed design

RF design

Signal integrity

Team collaboration

Tools

Cadence Allegro PCB Designer/Editor

Job description

Duration: 6-month contract with potential contract-to-hire opportunity

Experience: 7–10+ years

Employment Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire

Our client is seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer to support the development and layout of complex printed circuit boards. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled PCB designer with experience in advanced board layouts, high-speed digital designs, RF applications, and manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Cadence Allegro PCB Designer/Editor, the ability to independently complete complex layouts, and a strong understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly, and design standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop PCB layouts from schematics, netlists, and engineering requirements with minimal supervision.
• Perform component placement and routing for complex multilayer printed circuit boards.
• Design high-density, controlled impedance, high-speed digital, RF, power, and mixed-signal layouts.
• Apply best practices related to signal integrity, power integrity, EMI mitigation, grounding, and thermal considerations.
• Generate complete fabrication and assembly documentation packages.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing teams to resolve design challenges.
• Work with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to address technical questions and production needs.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) reviews.
• Incorporate engineering feedback and updates efficiently.
• Manage multiple design milestones while working within established development schedules.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of PCB layout/design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Cadence Allegro PCB Designer/Editor.
• Experience independently completing complex PCB layouts.
• Strong understanding of IPC standards and PCB fabrication/assembly processes.
• Experience with multilayer board stackups, controlled impedance routing, and high-density designs.
• Experience working within structured design release and configuration management processes.
• Ability to quickly adapt to established libraries, processes, and design standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC CID or CID+ certification.
• Experience with:
• RF layout and transmission line design
• BGA fan-out and fine-pitch components
• Power distribution networks and decoupling optimization
• Signal integrity and EMI/EMC considerations
• Fully onsite role in Germantown, MD.
• 6-month contract with potential contract-to-hire opportunity.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. (U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents)