US - CAD Designer

Manpower, Inc.; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is seeking a Senior PCB Designer (RF Layout) to join the Engineering Department in Lansdale, PA on site. You will design complex RF/multi-layer PCBs and lead layout for high-speed applications, collaborating across RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, extensive RF layout skills, and strong proficiency with Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition, and Cadence Allegro.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of PCB design experience
• Extensive RF layout experience, GHz-range designs
• Proficiency with Altium Designer, Xpedition and Cadence Allegro
• Knowledge of controlled impedance routing and high-speed interfaces
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex multi-layer PCBs, including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex for RF and high-speed digital applications
• Perform RF layout for controlled impedance structures, transmission lines, antennas, filters, LNAs, PAs, and mixed-signal designs
• Collaborate with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages and maintain PCB libraries, stack-ups, and design rules
• Provide technical leadership while supporting prototype bring-up, testing, debugging, and DFM/DFT activities

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics)

Cadence Allegro PCB Designer

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior PCB Designer (RF Layout) to join their team. As a Senior PCB Designer (RF Layout), you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting RF Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Manufacturing Teams. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and attention to detail which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Senior PCB Designer (RF Layout)
Location: Lansdale, PA (Onsite)
Pay Range: $90.00/hour

What's the Job?

• Design and develop complex multi-layer PCBs, including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex boards for RF and high-speed digital applications.
• Perform RF layout for controlled impedance structures, transmission lines, antennas, filters, LNAs, PAs, and mixed-signal designs.
• Collaborate with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages and maintain PCB libraries, stack-ups, and design rules.
• Provide technical leadership while supporting prototype bring-up, testing, debugging, and DFM/DFT activities.

What's Needed?

• 8+ years of professional PCB design experience.
• Extensive RF layout experience, preferably with GHz-range designs.
• Advanced proficiency with Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics), and Cadence Allegro PCB Designer.
• Strong understanding of controlled impedance routing, differential pair routing, grounding, shielding, and high-speed interfaces such as SERDES, DDR, PCIe, and Ethernet.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF and defense technologies.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Collaborative and innovative engineering environment.
• Direct contribution to mission-critical national security programs.
• Exposure to advanced PCB, RF, and aerospace/defense technologies.