Senior PCB Designer: RF, High-Speed & Mixed-Signal

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. in Fremont, CA is seeking an experienced PCB Designer to develop advanced electronic systems for next-generation semiconductor equipment.

You will create schematic designs and PCB layouts using OrCAD and Cadence Allegro, collaborating with electrical and hardware engineering teams. The role involves high-density multilayer boards, RF and high-speed digital design, BOM reviews, and documentation for fabrication and testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in PCB design or electronic hardware development.
• Experience with Cadence Allegro and/or OrCAD.
• Experience with high-density, multilayer PCBs and RF/high-speed layouts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCB layouts and schematic documentation using OrCAD and Cadence Allegro.
• Route complex mixed-signal, analog, digital, and RF designs up to 12 GHz.
• Review BOMs and support fabrication, assembly, and testing activities.
• Maintain component libraries and ECAD data.
• Collaborate with electrical and hardware engineers to ensure manufacturability and DFM compliance.

Skills

5+ years PCB design

Schematic capture

High-density multilayer boards

RF design concepts

Analytical problem-solving

Strong communication

Tools

Cadence Allegro

OrCAD

Valor DFM

Job description

Acara Solutions, Inc. in Fremont, CA is seeking an experienced PCB Designer to develop advanced electronic systems for next-generation semiconductor equipment.

You will create schematic designs and PCB layouts using OrCAD and Cadence Allegro, collaborating with electrical and hardware engineering teams. The role involves high-density multilayer boards, RF and high-speed digital design, BOM reviews, and documentation for fabrication and testing.