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Carlsbad, CA
Secret Polygraph not specified
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
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Job Description
Location: Carlsbad, CA (Onsite SCIF)
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time)
Duration: 4–12 Months
Hourly Rate: $95/hr.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking highly skilled Expert PCB Designers to support a critical program in Carlsbad, CA as part of a subcontract engagement. Selected candidates will work onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment and must hold an active Secret clearance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge defense and communications technology in a highly technical and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop complex, multi-layer high-speed PCBs (up to 1 TB) incorporating HDI, fine pitch BGAs, and DDR4 with speeds up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet
Perform digital high-speed, mixed RF/analog, microwave, and micro-power PWA layouts
Develop multi-layer flex and rigid-flex circuit designs
Execute RF layout development and wire bonding with proper circuit partitioning utilizing shield walls, mounting, and grounding requirements
Apply RF routing and grounding techniques to achieve high isolation performance
Perform impedance-controlled routing including micro-strip, strip-line, differential pair routing, matched lengths, lead length matching, and delay control
Define blind and buried micro-vias for Class 3 PCB designs
Work collaboratively with Mechanical Engineers (MEs) and Electrical Engineers (EEs) as well as fabrication vendors to define board profiles, technology selections, and stack-ups
Incorporate complex mechanical definitions, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and controlled impedance requirements
Utilize IDF/DXF and STEP 3D files for complex component mounting integration
Ensure all designs comply with IPC standards, HDI requirements, EMI shielding specifications, and customer requirements
Support Valor NPI processes for design validation and manufacturability
Required Qualifications
Active Secret Security Clearance (required prior to start)
Expert-level experience in PCB design with a focus on high-speed digital, RF/analog, and microwave applications
Proficiency in Siemens Mentor Graphics VX and other industry-standard EDA/EDM tools
Demonstrated experience with:
HDI designs with high pin count and fine pitch BGAs (.4mm)
RF transmission lines, micro-strip, and strip-line impedance design
JTAG, DSP, DDR3/DDR4, LVDS, Rocket IO, SerDes, and 100 Gigabit Ethernet
Low noise RF/analog circuitry design
Class 3 PCB design standards
Strong knowledge of PCB materials, laminates, fabrication, and assembly processes
Familiarity with Valor NPI for new product introduction and DFM analysis
Working knowledge of IPC standards, EMI shielding principles, and HDI design rules
Ability to work onsite in a SCIF environment
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting defense or government programs
Experience working with fabrication vendors on board stack-up definition and technology selection
Background in complex multi-layer flex and rigid-flex circuit design
Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and mechanical integration using IDF/DXF and STEP 3D files
Work Environment
This position requires 100% onsite presence at a classified SCIF facility in Carlsbad, CA. Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility security protocols and requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time)
Duration: 4–12 Months
Hourly Rate: $95/hr.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking highly skilled Expert PCB Designers to support a critical program in Carlsbad, CA as part of a subcontract engagement. Selected candidates will work onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment and must hold an active Secret clearance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge defense and communications technology in a highly technical and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop complex, multi-layer high-speed PCBs (up to 1 TB) incorporating HDI, fine pitch BGAs, and DDR4 with speeds up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet
Perform digital high-speed, mixed RF/analog, microwave, and micro-power PWA layouts
Develop multi-layer flex and rigid-flex circuit designs
Execute RF layout development and wire bonding with proper circuit partitioning utilizing shield walls, mounting, and grounding requirements
Apply RF routing and grounding techniques to achieve high isolation performance
Perform impedance-controlled routing including micro-strip, strip-line, differential pair routing, matched lengths, lead length matching, and delay control
Define blind and buried micro-vias for Class 3 PCB designs
Work collaboratively with Mechanical Engineers (MEs) and Electrical Engineers (EEs) as well as fabrication vendors to define board profiles, technology selections, and stack-ups
Incorporate complex mechanical definitions, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and controlled impedance requirements
Utilize IDF/DXF and STEP 3D files for complex component mounting integration
Ensure all designs comply with IPC standards, HDI requirements, EMI shielding specifications, and customer requirements
Support Valor NPI processes for design validation and manufacturability
Required Qualifications
Active Secret Security Clearance (required prior to start)
Expert-level experience in PCB design with a focus on high-speed digital, RF/analog, and microwave applications
Proficiency in Siemens Mentor Graphics VX and other industry-standard EDA/EDM tools
Demonstrated experience with:
HDI designs with high pin count and fine pitch BGAs (.4mm)
RF transmission lines, micro-strip, and strip-line impedance design
JTAG, DSP, DDR3/DDR4, LVDS, Rocket IO, SerDes, and 100 Gigabit Ethernet
Low noise RF/analog circuitry design
Class 3 PCB design standards
Strong knowledge of PCB materials, laminates, fabrication, and assembly processes
Familiarity with Valor NPI for new product introduction and DFM analysis
Working knowledge of IPC standards, EMI shielding principles, and HDI design rules
Ability to work onsite in a SCIF environment
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting defense or government programs
Experience working with fabrication vendors on board stack-up definition and technology selection
Background in complex multi-layer flex and rigid-flex circuit design
Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and mechanical integration using IDF/DXF and STEP 3D files
Work Environment
This position requires 100% onsite presence at a classified SCIF facility in Carlsbad, CA. Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility security protocols and requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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