Printed Circuit Board Design Specialist

Job Description 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.

You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

BAE Systems is hiring for a PCB Design Specialist in our Totowa, NJ location. In this role, the 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 Cadence Concept HDL or SYSCAP schematic tool.
• 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.

*Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have at least 4-6 years hands on printed circuit board layout experience.
• Must be proficient in Cadence Software.
• Proficient with complex board layouts IAW IPC-2221, IPC-6012 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 Education, Experience, & Skills

• Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in the design of printed circuit boards and Rigid Flex
• Proficient with CADENCE ALLEGRO version 17.2 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 or System Capture
• Solid understanding of IPC-2221 and associated specs and standards.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $ $140160

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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