Senior RF & Power PCB Drafter: Precision Layout Expert

CACI International Inc; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Sterling, Virginia seeks a Senior PCB Drafter with RF and power IC experience to translate engineers' concepts into manufacturable board layouts. You will focus on schematic capture, detailed multi-layer PCB drafting, and library development for RF and power devices.

Join a collaborative design team to produce complete design packages including Gerbers, BOMs, and fabrication drawings, and to support prototype fabrication and board bring-up.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronics, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field and a minimum of 7 years of PCB drafting/layout experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Demonstrated experience performing PCB layout and drafting on boards that include RF and/or power Integrated Circuits.
• Strong proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Altium Designer, Siemens PADS, OrCAD, or equivalent).
• Experience creating and maintaining component libraries and accurate footprints for ICs.
• Familiarity with multi-layer board construction, basic RF layout practices (isolation, shielding, impedance), and power distribution layout considerations.
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on prototyping and support environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must be able 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 Integrated Circuits.
• Create, maintain, and manage component libraries and footprints specifically for RF and power ICs.
• Execute component placement, routing, and layout updates while applying basic 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

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Component libraries

Footprints for ICs

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associates degree in Electronics, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens PADS

OrCAD

Job description

CACI International Inc in Sterling, Virginia seeks a Senior PCB Drafter with RF and power IC experience to translate engineers' concepts into manufacturable board layouts. You will focus on schematic capture, detailed multi-layer PCB drafting, and library development for RF and power devices.

Join a collaborative design team to produce complete design packages including Gerbers, BOMs, and fabrication drawings, and to support prototype fabrication and board bring-up.