Senior RF & Power PCB Drafter

CACI International Inc.; Fairfax, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Senior PCB Drafter specializing in RF and power boards to join our Sterling, Virginia design team. You will translate engineer concepts into accurate, manufacturable layouts, support schematic capture, and maintain libraries for RF/power ICs.

The role emphasizes hands-on drafting, attention to detail, and the ability to support multiple board efforts. Clearance requirements apply; local travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required with a minimum of 7 years PCB drafting/layout experience.
• Experience performing PCB layout/drafting on boards with RF and/or power ICs.
• Proficient with industry-standard EDA tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium, PADS, OrCAD or equivalent).
• Experience creating and maintaining libraries and footprints for ICs.
• Familiarity with multi-layer boards, RF layout practices (isolation, shielding, impedance) and power distribution considerations.
• Ability to work in a hands-on prototyping and support environment.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform schematic capture support and detailed multi-layer PCB layout/drafting for RF and power boards containing RF and power ICs.
• Create, maintain, and manage component libraries and footprints specifically for RF and power ICs.
• Execute component placement, routing, and layout updates while applying RF isolation, controlled-impedance, grounding, and power-distribution practices as directed by engineers.
• Generate complete design packages including Gerbers, BOMs, assembly drawings, and fabrication documentation.
• Collaborate daily with RF and electrical engineers to incorporate design changes and ensure layouts meet mechanical and electrical constraints.
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly reviews, and basic board bring-up activities.
• Review junior drafter's work for consistency, accuracy, and adherence to design rules and standards.
• Maintain configuration-controlled drawing packages and support design documentation.

Skills

PCB drafting

RF layout

EDA tools

Component libraries

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens PADS

OrCAD

Job description

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Senior PCB Drafter specializing in RF and power boards to join our Sterling, Virginia design team. You will translate engineer concepts into accurate, manufacturable layouts, support schematic capture, and maintain libraries for RF/power ICs.

The role emphasizes hands-on drafting, attention to detail, and the ability to support multiple board efforts. Clearance requirements apply; local travel up to 10% is expected.