Senior Electrical Engineer -Computer Aided Designer Engineer (ECAD)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for a Sr. Electrical Engineer specializing in Electrical Computer‑Aided Design (ECAD) in Tucson, Arizona. The successful candidate will be responsible for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs and will work closely with engineers from various disciplines to ensure manufacturability.

A degree in a STEM discipline and at least 5 years of relevant experience is required. Candidates must also hold an active Secret DoD security clearance. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM discipline and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with PCB manufacturing principles affecting circuitry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for PCB designs from conception to manufacturing.
• Work on re-spins, drawing updates, and process improvement projects.
• Daily interface with engineering disciplines to capture design requirements.

Skills

PCB design

Siemens Xpedition

RF layout techniques

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Valor NPI

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Position: Sr. Electrical Engineer– Electrical Computer‑Aided Designer (ECAD)

Location: Tucson, Arizona (Onsite)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs from conception to manufacturing
• Creation of the PCB, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), and schematic drawings for suppliers
• Schematic capture, component placement, routing of traces, and Gerber/ODB++ file creation
• Utilize Siemens Xpedition Enterprise and DownStream BluePrint for design layouts (Rigid, Flex, and Rigid‑Flex assemblies)
• Work on full designs, re‑spins, drawing updates, change notices, copper changes, and process improvement projects within and outside own discipline
• Daily interface with engineering levels and disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Components, Test, Producibility) to capture overall design requirements while keeping cost, cycle time, and producibility in mind

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM discipline and at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with PCB manufacturing or CCA manufacturing principles affecting circuitry and component layout
• Experience with RF layout techniques and the electrical design process
• Knowledge of analog, digital (DDR), RF, power, and mixed technology, including multi‑layer designs with high density interconnect (HDI)
• Technical PCB design skills using the Siemens design toolset (Xpedition Layout, schematic capture, placement, routing, auto‑router, constraint manager, library tools, and BluePrint) and ability to transfer skills from Altium
• Export manufacturing data in Gerber and ODB++ formats
• Use of Valor NPI, design‑for‑manufacturing rule sets, and other design rule checking software
• Understand and interpret drawings related to PCBs and CCAs
• Familiarity with IPC6012 & IPC6013, military and commercial design standards, GD&T techniques, and producibility considerations
• Knowledge of RF circuitry and filter design, with attention to key factors when laying out the board
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with engineers of all levels
• Ability to multi‑task, improve processes, systems, or products, and work autonomously with schedule and priority decisions
• Self‑starter, proactive, and able to apply qualities to complementary disciplines with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of operating system concepts and Microsoft Windows suites
• Willingness to work extended hours (nights and/or weekends) as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience with Analog, Digital (DDR), RF, Power, and mixed technology including high density interconnect (HDI) technology
• Proficiency in advanced Siemens toolset, auto‑router usage, constraint management, and BluePrint for complex PCB and CCA drawings
• Design rule checking, rule set enforcement, and manufacturability evaluation across military and commercial standards

Security Clearance

Active Secret DoD security clearance required. Eligibility to obtain a security clearance is mandatory for this role.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave (including paternal), flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care
• Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.