Position: Sr. Electrical Engineer– Electrical Computer‑Aided Designer (ECAD)
Location: Tucson, Arizona (Onsite)
Responsibilities
- Responsible for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs from conception to manufacturing
- Creation of the PCB, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), and schematic drawings for suppliers
- Schematic capture, component placement, routing of traces, and Gerber/ODB++ file creation
- Utilize Siemens Xpedition Enterprise and DownStream BluePrint for design layouts (Rigid, Flex, and Rigid‑Flex assemblies)
- Work on full designs, re‑spins, drawing updates, change notices, copper changes, and process improvement projects within and outside own discipline
- Daily interface with engineering levels and disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Components, Test, Producibility) to capture overall design requirements while keeping cost, cycle time, and producibility in mind
Qualifications
- Degree in a STEM discipline and at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience with PCB manufacturing or CCA manufacturing principles affecting circuitry and component layout
- Experience with RF layout techniques and the electrical design process
- Knowledge of analog, digital (DDR), RF, power, and mixed technology, including multi‑layer designs with high density interconnect (HDI)
- Technical PCB design skills using the Siemens design toolset (Xpedition Layout, schematic capture, placement, routing, auto‑router, constraint manager, library tools, and BluePrint) and ability to transfer skills from Altium
- Export manufacturing data in Gerber and ODB++ formats
- Use of Valor NPI, design‑for‑manufacturing rule sets, and other design rule checking software
- Understand and interpret drawings related to PCBs and CCAs
- Familiarity with IPC6012 & IPC6013, military and commercial design standards, GD&T techniques, and producibility considerations
- Knowledge of RF circuitry and filter design, with attention to key factors when laying out the board
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with engineers of all levels
- Ability to multi‑task, improve processes, systems, or products, and work autonomously with schedule and priority decisions
- Self‑starter, proactive, and able to apply qualities to complementary disciplines with minimal supervision
- Working knowledge of operating system concepts and Microsoft Windows suites
- Willingness to work extended hours (nights and/or weekends) as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional experience with Analog, Digital (DDR), RF, Power, and mixed technology including high density interconnect (HDI) technology
- Proficiency in advanced Siemens toolset, auto‑router usage, constraint management, and BluePrint for complex PCB and CCA drawings
- Design rule checking, rule set enforcement, and manufacturability evaluation across military and commercial standards
Security Clearance
Active Secret DoD security clearance required. Eligibility to obtain a security clearance is mandatory for this role.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Parental leave (including paternal), flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care
- Paid time off and holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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