Job Description

BAE Systems is hiring for a Senior PC Design Specialist in our Hudson, NH or Fort Wayne, IN location.

In this role, the Senior PCB Specialist will design moderate to complex printed circuit board layouts with digital, analog, RF, power circuits and interconnect applications.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Place and route components ensuring that all electrical and physical specifications meet the specific design requirements for each PCB design.
• Participate in design reviews, interface with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and process engineers to design proto-type and production quality printed circuit boards in accordance with BAE Systems standards and procedures.
• Create fabrication and assembly drawings, parts list, incorporate changes to existing design documentation and create and maintain component library.
• Generate all outputs files required for the manufacture of the board and assembly.
• Create new and make changes to existing schematic Diagrams using Schematic Capture Cadence Concept HDL
• Work closely with Checkers, various engineering disciplines, designers and Technical leads.
• Provide feedback to design engineers as needed to ensure functionality and manufacturability of PCB designs.
• Suggest options when faced with challenging PCB design situations including resolutions to non-standard problems.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a Hybrid Work Format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

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Required Skills and Education

• Must have at least 8+ years hands on printed circuit board design experience.
• Must be proficient in Cadence Software.
• Proficient with complex board layouts IAW IPC-2221 and associated specs and standards.
• Strong communication skills to be used in conveying all the correct layout information to drafting and checking teams as well as instructing drafting teams on how to incorporate design changes into drawings.
• Experienced incorporating engineering change orders on Cadence Designs using Product Data Management tool.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 12+ years of experience in the design of printed circuit boards and Rigid Flex
• Proficient with CADENCE ALLEGRO version 16 or higher
• Must be proficient in using the Cadence constraint manager and have a solid knowledge of Signal Integrity and Design For Manufacture rules.
• Proficient in Schematic Capture using Cadence Concept HDL
• Solid understanding of IPC-2221 and associated specs and standards.

Benefits Information

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).