Staff CAD Engineer

Skyworks; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in the Newbury Park area is seeking a Staff ECAD Engineer to lead PCB design across RF and power product lines, setting standards and driving quality across programs.

The role involves end-to-end design using Altium or Cadence, IPC compliance, SI/PI/EM analyses, and mentoring Staff and Senior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable, high-performance boards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; equivalent extensive practical experience considered.
• 15+ years of PCB/PWB design and fabrication experience with IPC certification.
• Deep proficiency with ECAD/mechanical CAD tools: Altium, Cadence Allegro, ADS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CAM350.
• Extensive PCB/PWB manufacturing knowledge with IPC standards and GD&T, DFM/DFA/DFT/DFR.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute end-to-end PCB design using Altium or Cadence tools, from concept to fabrication and production builds.
• Set standards, design rules, and IPC compliance; sign-off on complex high frequency designs and fabrication docs.
• Lead root cause investigations for design/fabrication issues involving IPC, signal integrity, thermal, and mechanical interactions.
• Mentor Staff and Senior engineers as a technical resource and design reviewer across programs.
• Perform pre and post layout SI/PI/EM analyses to validate high speed designs; drive optimization.

Skills

Signal integrity

Power integrity

High frequency design

Mentoring staff/senior engineers

IPC standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence Allegro

ADS

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CAM350

Job description

Job Location(s): Newbury Park - Lawrence

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.

Requisition ID:78864

Job Description:

Description

Position Summary

The Staff ECAD 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.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Independently execute end-to-end PCB design using Altium or Cadence tools, including schematic capture and complex PCB layout, from concept to fabrication, assembly, and production builds.
• Set standards, design rules, and IPC compliance practices. Provide sign-off on complex, high frequency PCB designs and fabrication documentation (Altium, Cadence Allegro, ADS, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Lead root cause investigation and corrective action for design/fabrication issues involving IPC standards, signal integrity, thermal, and mechanical interactions.
• Provide expert DFM/stack-up guidance from concept through NPI, partnering with RF, Mechanical, Component, and Process Engineering.
• Mentor Staff and Senior engineers as a technical resource and design reviewer across programs.
• Perform pre and post layout SI/PI/EM analysis (Cadence Sigrity or equivalent tools) to validate high speed and high frequency designs.
• Develop transmission line models, impedance controlled routing, crosstalk, and PDN analysis; drive simulation based optimization for DDR4/DDR5, PCIe, SerDes, Ethernet, USB, and RF interfaces.
• Present simulation findings and risk mitigation recommendations at design reviews.
• Apply HDI techniques for high pin count, fine pitch BGA routing on complex multilayer boards.
• Apply DFx methodologies (DFM, DFA, DFT, DFR) to ensure manufacturability, testability, and reliability.
• Partner with Hardware, Mechanical, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Program Management to align designs with product requirements and schedules.
• Work with suppliers to improve process capability, yield, cycle time, cost, and support qualification and audits of RF/high frequency fabrication partners.
• Prepare and manage complete design documentation packages, including fabrication and assembly drawings, Gerber files, BOMs, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring accuracy and traceability with timely release and smooth transition into manufacturing, while collaborating closely with cross functional stakeholders.
• Manage the lifecycle of Technical Queries (TQs), ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.

Required Experience and Skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; equivalent extensive practical experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 15+ years of combined experience in PCB/PWB design, CAD layout, and/or fabrication/supplier development, with demonstrated progression into a senior technical role. IPC certification(s) required.
• Deep proficiency with ECAD/mechanical CAD tools: Altium, Cadence Allegro, ADS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CAM350.
• Extensive hands on knowledge of PCB/PWB manufacturing processes, materials, and IPC standards, with proven application of GD&T and DFM/DFA/DFT/DFR principles.
• Strong RF/high frequency design background, including high frequency laminates (Rogers, PTFE/Teflon) and demanding applications such as ATE multisite load boards and probe cards.

Desired Experience and Skills

Desired Skills

• Hands on experience with Cadence Sigrity or equivalent program and related SI/PI/EM simulation environments.
• Strong understanding of transmission line theory, impedance control, signal propagation, reflection, crosstalk, termination methods, PDN, and grounding.
• Experience with pre and post layout SI/PI analysis for DDR4/DDR5, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, SerDes, and high-speed ATE applications.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, including presenting technical findings to cross functional audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation/PLM systems.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent programs.

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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].