Principal, ECAD Layout Design Engineer

RTX

. Own ECAD design execution for assigned scope, including planning, coordination, and delivery aligned to program schedules and engineering requirements .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ECAD design execution, including PCB layout and complex electrical design, while ensuring compliance with configuration management and industry standards. Proficient in managing high-speed and high-voltage constraints, and capable of providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior designers.

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ECAD Design ExecutionPCB Layout Using ECAD ToolsHigh-Speed Digital DesignDFM/DFA/DFT ImplementationSiemens Xpedition Experience

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Hard Skills

PCB LayoutMultilayer PCB DesignSchematic CaptureHigh-Speed Design ConsiderationsSignal Integrity PrinciplesPower Integrity PrinciplesConfiguration ManagementDFM PrinciplesDFA PrinciplesDFT Principles

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical GuidanceMentorship

Tools & Technologies

Siemens XpeditionCadence AllegroAltiumPLM Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

IPC CID/CID+PCEA Certification

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseHighly Regulated Industries

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own ECAD design execution for assigned scope, including planning, coordination, and delivery aligned to program schedules and engineering requirements
Perform hands-on ECAD design and layout for complex printed circuit card assemblies, including multilayer rigid, flex, and HDI designs
Support schematic capture and layout implementation while managing high-speed, high-voltage, and high-current constraints
Communicate design status, technical risks, and schedule impacts to engineering stakeholders and program teams
Participate in cross-functional design reviews with Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Configuration Management
Develop and maintain fabrication, assembly, and design documentation packages
Manage ECAD data within PLM systems and ensure configuration management compliance
Incorporate DFM, DFA, and DFT principles throughout the layout process
Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and manufacturability issues with cross-functional teams
Provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior designers
Support ECAD standards, library usage, and best practices across programs
Improve ECAD processes, systems, and design practices to enhance performance, quality, and efficiency
Coordinate ECAD activities for small projects or defined work scopes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Experience with PCB layout using ECAD tools; Siemens Xpedition preferred, with Cadence Allegro, Altium, or similar acceptable
Experience designing multilayer PCB layouts and supporting complex electrical designs
Experience managing electrical and physical constraints within PCB design tools
Experience with Siemens Xpedition VX or 2504 for complex PCB layout design preferred
Experience with high-layer-count PCBs and high-speed digital interfaces preferred
Familiarity with HDI, microvias, stacked microvias, flex circuits, and backplanes preferred
Experience with DDR4/DDR5 and high-speed design considerations preferred
Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity principles preferred
Experience with DFM/DFA/DFT implementation in PCB design preferred
Familiarity with ECAD–MCAD data exchange processes preferred
Experience with PLM and configuration management systems preferred
IPC CID/CID+ or PCEA certification preferred
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries preferred
Strong communication and ability to work across cross-functional engineering teams
U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and ID theft protection insurance
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed