Senior PCB Designer (RF Layout) - #26-26837

Us Tech Solutions; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Lansdale, PA seeks a Senior PCB Designer with strong RF layout expertise to join our engineering team on a 3-month contract. You will design complex multi-layer PCBs for mission-critical applications, with emphasis on RF, SI/PI, and defense industry's compliance standards.

Proficiency in Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition (Mentor), and Cadence Allegro is essential, as is experience with high-layer-count boards and interpreted IPC standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional PCB design experience.
• Extensive RF layout experience (GHz-range designs preferred).
• Familiarity with IPC standards and defense-related requirements.
• Experience with high-layer-count boards (10+ layers preferred).
• Proficiency in Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition (Mentor), and Cadence Allegro.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCBs (including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex) for RF and high-speed digital applications
• Perform RF layout for controlled impedance structures, transmission lines, antennas, filters, LNAs, PAs, and mixed-signal designs
• Implement best practices for signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management
• Collaborate closely with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle
• Create and maintain PCB libraries, stack-ups, and design rules
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages
• Support prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging activities
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222/6012, etc.) and defense-related requirements
• Interface with PCB fabricators and CM partners to resolve DFM/DFT issues
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership/mentorship to junior designers

Skills

RF layout expertise

High-speed PCB design

Signal integrity

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics)

Cadence Allegro PCB Designer

HFSS

ADS

HyperLynx

Job description

$90 per hour

Lansdale, PA

Contract

Duration: 3 Months

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Senior PCB Designer with strong RF layout expertise to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing complex, high-speed, multi-layer PCBs for mission-critical applications, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry. This role requires deep technical knowledge of RF design principles, signal integrity, and industry compliance standards, along with proficiency in Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition (Mentor), and Cadence Allegro.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCBs (including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex) for RF and high-speed digital applications

• Perform RF layout for controlled impedance structures, transmission lines, antennas, filters, LNAs, PAs, and mixed-signal designs

• Implement best practices for signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management

• Collaborate closely with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle

• Create and maintain PCB libraries, stack-ups, and design rules

• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages

• Support prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging activities

• Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222/6012, etc.) and defense-related requirements

• Interface with PCB fabricators and CM partners to resolve DFM/DFT issues

• Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership/mentorship to junior designers

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional PCB design experience

• Extensive RF layout experience (GHz-range designs preferred)

• Strong proficiency in:

• Altium Designer

• Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics)

• Cadence Allegro PCB Designer

• Experience with high-layer-count boards (10+ layers preferred)

• Deep understanding of:

• Controlled impedance routing

• Differential pair routing

• Crosstalk mitigation

• Return path management

• Grounding and shielding strategies

• Experience working with high-speed interfaces (e.g., SERDES, DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.)

• Familiarity with stack-up design and material selection for RF performance

• Working knowledge of SI/PI analysis tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the defense, aerospace, or military electronics industry

• Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and ITAR-controlled environments

• Experience designing for harsh environments (temperature, vibration, shock)

• Security clearance (active or eligible)

• Experience with simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, HyperLynx, etc.)

• IPC CID/CID+ certification

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment

• Leadership mindset with mentoring capability

Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge RF and mission-critical defense technologies

• Collaborative engineering culture

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on national security programs

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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