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Duration: 3 Months Job Description • We are seeking an experienced Senior PCB Designer with strong RF layout expertise to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing complex, high-speed, multi-layer PCBs for mission-critical applications, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry. This role requires deep technical knowledge of RF design principles, signal integrity, and industry compliance standards, along with proficiency in Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition (Mentor), and Cadence Allegro. Key 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 • Implement best practices for signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management • Collaborate closely with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle • Create and maintain PCB libraries, stack-ups, and design rules • Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages • Support prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging activities • Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222/6012, etc.) and defense-related requirements • Interface with PCB fabricators and CM partners to resolve DFM/DFT issues • Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership/mentorship to junior designers Required Qualifications • 8+ years of professional PCB design experience • Extensive RF layout experience (GHz-range designs preferred) • Strong proficiency in: • Altium Designer • Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics) • Cadence Allegro PCB Designer • Experience with high-layer-count boards (10+ layers preferred) • Deep understanding of: • Controlled impedance routing • Differential pair routing • Crosstalk mitigation • Return path management • Grounding and shielding strategies • Experience working with high-speed interfaces (e.g., SERDES, DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.) • Familiarity with stack-up design and material selection for RF performance • Working knowledge of SI/PI analysis tools Preferred Qualifications • Experience in the defense, aerospace, or military electronics industry • Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and ITAR-controlled environments • Experience designing for harsh environments (temperature, vibration, shock) • Security clearance (active or eligible) • Experience with simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, HyperLynx, etc.) • IPC CID/CID+ certification Soft Skills • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities • Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment • Leadership mindset with mentoring capability Education • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) Why Join Us • Work on cutting-edge RF and mission-critical defense technologies • Collaborative engineering culture • Competitive compensation and benefits • Opportunity to make a direct impact on national security programs About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. AI Statement: By applying, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used during hiring. IND01 #LI-AS140

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Duration: 3 Months
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
Implement best practices for signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management
Collaborate closely with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle
Create and maintain PCB libraries, stack-ups, and design rules
Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages
Support prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging activities
Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222/6012, etc.) and defense-related requirements
Interface with PCB fabricators and CM partners to resolve DFM/DFT issues
Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership/mentorship to junior designers
8+ years of professional PCB design experience

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Extensive RF layout experience (GHz-range designs preferred)
Experience with high-layer-count boards (10+ layers preferred)
Experience in the defense, aerospace, or military electronics industry
Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and ITAR-controlled environments
Experience designing for harsh environments (temperature, vibration, shock)
Security clearance (active or eligible)
Experience with simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, HyperLynx, etc.)
IPC CID/CID+ certification
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment

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