Join a team supporting the layout, qualification, and reliability of high speed, high density multi-layer PCBs to MIL/IPC standards.

Assist the Electrical Engineering product design team with PCB layout for high speed/high density multi-layer boards to MIL/IPC standards using PCB design tools
Use Siemens DX Designer and Xpedition Enterprise (preferred) to support design execution
Support design work with PTC CREO and AutoCAD
Perform and/or support thermal and mechanical analysis to verify reliability against operating requirements
Build exposure to thermal-related issue diagnosis and assist with root-cause activities
Support the Qualification process for in-house designed PCBs
Support procurement and fabrication activities for PCBs
Assist in troubleshooting fielded equipment failures traced to PCB issues
Help develop CAD layout deliverables including:
- Symbol creation
- Library management (component footprints and schematic symbols)
- Component placement
- Growing experience with constraints management, topology, and signal/trace integrity
- Contribute to documentation and manufacturing/assembly drawings
Collaborate with engineers across the organization to learn best practices, contribute to design discussions, and participate in design reviews

2+ years of job-related experience OR a Master’s degree with 6 months of job-related experience
Bachelor’s degree in Reliability, Electrical, Mechanical or Materials Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
Some knowledge of IPC specifications and standards relevant to PCB manufacturing, assembly, and testing, including examples such as:
- IPC-2221
- IPC-7711
- IPC-A-610

Basic knowledge of PCB materials and mechanical structure of vias and traces, including plating of circuits, manufacture of PWBs and PWAs, PCB shapes, and mounting
Familiarity with PCB testing procedures, including functional testing, in-circuit testing (ICT), boundary scan testing, and automated optical inspection (AOI)
Ability to assist with component-level troubleshooting, including identifying faulty components and connections
Ability to read and interpret PCB schematics and layouts to support test plan development
Experience with Siemens DX Designer and Xpedition Enterprise is preferred but not required

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire
Selected applicants will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of work performed within company facilities

9/80 schedule with every other Friday off work, if desired
Competitive benefits including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, and employee resource and social groups
More details at: gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

PCB Design Engineer

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