Sr. CAD Engineer 2
Posting Start Date: 10/27/26
Job Location(s): TX,Campbell Rd
Requisition ID: 78901
Job Description:
DescriptionPosition SummaryThe CAD Engineer is the technical lead for PCB design and fabrication across all high performance RF and power product lines, combining master level CAD/layout expertise with deep IPC knowledge. This individual contributor role sets standards and design rules, resolves the most complex signal integrity, power integrity, and reliability challenges, and drives quality improvements across programs. The role leads through influence, mentoring Staff and Senior engineers and setting technical direction.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities- Design high-speed, complex PCBs, ensuring high-frequency RF performance, thermal efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
- Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and testing teams.
- Collaborate with suppliers to source components and materials ensuring designs meet quality, cost, and efficiency objectives.
- Produce drawings and build data required for manufacturing.
- Utilize Altium Designer for Sch/PCB design.
Required Experience and SkillsRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, related field, or equivalent PCB design experience.
- Strong knowledge of RF design, power, and thermal management.
- 5+ Years experience designing in Altium Designer.
- Expertise in Cadence Allegro (System Capture / Allegro X) or a willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of transmission line theory, impedance control, signal propagation, reflection, crosstalk, termination methods, power delivery networks (PDN), and grounding techniques.
- Understanding of various circuits such as RF, analog, digital, USB, Ethernet, audio, video, and DDR memory.
- Experience with design for manufacturability and fabrication processes.
- Ability to write technical documents and work instructions.
Desired Experience and SkillsOptional Qualifications- Experience with AutoCAD or ADS.
- Ability to write SKILL code in Cadence.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Perform pre and post-post Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), and Electromagnetic (EM) analysis.
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $86,600 - $182,500 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
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