Sr. CAD Engineer 2

Skyworks Solutions, Inc; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking a Sr.

CAD Engineer 2 to lead PCB design for high‑performance RF and power products, establish design rules, and resolve signal integrity and reliability challenges across programs. This individual contributor role mentors staff and senior engineers, collaborates with mechanical, electrical and test teams, and uses Altium Designer (and Cadence Allegro) to produce manufacturable drawings and build data, while supporting quality improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong RF design, power and thermal management knowledge.
• 5+ years designing with Altium Designer.
• Cadence Allegro experience or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of transmission line theory, impedance control and PDN.
• Experience with manufacturability and fabrication processes.
• Ability to write technical documents and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Design high-speed, complex PCBs with high-frequency RF performance and thermal efficiency.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and testing teams.
• Coordinate with suppliers to meet quality, cost and efficiency goals.
• Produce drawings and build data required for manufacturing.
• Utilize Altium Designer for schematic/PCB design.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

AutoCAD

ADS

SolidWorks

Job description

Sr. CAD Engineer 2

Job Location(s): TX, Campbell Rd

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution.Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Position Summary

The CAD Engineer is the technical lead for PCB design and fabrication across all high performance RF and power product lines, combining master level CAD/layout expertise with deep IPC knowledge. This individual contributor role sets standards and design rules, resolves the most complex signal integrity, power integrity, and reliability challenges, and drives quality improvements across programs. The role leads through influence, mentoring Staff and Senior engineers and setting technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-speed, complex PCBs, ensuring high-frequency RF performance, thermal efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and testing teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source components and materials ensuring designs meet quality, cost, and efficiency objectives.
• Produce drawings and build data required for manufacturing.
• Utilize Altium Designer for Sch/PCB design.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, related field, or equivalent PCB design experience.
• Strong knowledge of RF design, power, and thermal management.
• 5+ Years experience designing in Altium Designer.
• Expertise in Cadence Allegro (System Capture / Allegro X) or a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of transmission line theory, impedance control, signal propagation, reflection, crosstalk, termination methods, power delivery networks (PDN), and grounding techniques.
• Understanding of various circuits such as RF, analog, digital, USB, Ethernet, audio, video, and DDR memory.
• Experience with design for manufacturability and fabrication processes.
• Ability to write technical documents and work instructions.

Optional Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD or ADS.
• Ability to write SKILL code in Cadence.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Perform pre and post-post Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), and Electromagnetic (EM) analysis.

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD$86,600 -$182,500 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].