Senior PCB Layout Engineer - High-Speed HDI for Optics

SARACA; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SARACA in Boston, MA is seeking a hands-on PCB Layout Engineer to design complex, high-speed boards for optical networking products. The role requires deep Cadence Allegro expertise, HDI layouts, and close collaboration with electrical, mechanical, thermal, SI/PI, and manufacturing teams to deliver production-ready hardware on aggressive schedules.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of PCB layout experience, a strong track record in high-density designs, and familiarity with IPC standards and DFM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of PCB Layout Engineering experience.
• Expert Cadence Allegro PCB Design proficiency.
• Experience with high-density, high-speed PCB and substrate layouts.
• Knowledge of transmission line routing (Microstrip, Stripline, CPW).
• Experience designing DC-DC power converters for modern processors/GPUs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex PCB and package substrate layouts for next-generation optical communication products.
• Create high-density, high-speed multilayer PCB designs using HDI technologies, stacked microvias, sequential lamination, and fine-pitch BGAs.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, thermal, SI, PI, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure designs comply with IPC standards, guidelines, and manufacturing requirements.
• Partner with PCB fabricators and substrate vendors to resolve DFM issues and optimize manufacturability.
• Support delivery of high-volume, high-reliability products under aggressive development schedules.

Skills

PCB Layout

High-density PCB

High-speed design

Transmission line routing

DC-DC converters design

DFM methodologies

IPC standards

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cadence Allegro PCB Design

Cadence SiP

Job description

SARACA in Boston, MA is seeking a hands-on PCB Layout Engineer to design complex, high-speed boards for optical networking products. The role requires deep Cadence Allegro expertise, HDI layouts, and close collaboration with electrical, mechanical, thermal, SI/PI, and manufacturing teams to deliver production-ready hardware on aggressive schedules.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of PCB layout experience, a strong track record in high-density designs, and familiarity with IPC standards and DFM