ECAD Technologist

Job Summary

The Electrical (ECAD) Engineering Technologist supports a regional research and development organization by creating and managing electrical design documentation for complex engineering projects. This role is responsible for developing schematics, printed wiring boards, and circuit card assemblies; maintaining configuration control through PLM systems; and collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure design accuracy and compliance. The position is integral to delivering high-quality designs that support mission-critical government and defense programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Create schematics, PWBs/PCBs, CCAs, BOMs, and supporting documentation using established ECAD methods.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical staff to support electrical design activities and resolve design issues.
• Manage and archive engineering data through PLM systems, ensuring accurate configuration control.
• Support work intake, provide estimates, and track execution of assigned tasks.
• Participate in and occasionally lead technical reviews and design discussions.
• Ensure compliance with required security, safety, and operational training.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Senior Professional Level: 6+ years of relevant ECAD or electrical design experience, or equivalent combination.
• Advanced Professional Level: 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience developing schematics, PCBs, CCAs, part libraries, and BOMs using ECAD tools.
• Prior experience leading or supervising technical work is strongly preferred.

Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher.
• Compliance with ongoing training requirements.
• U.S. citizenship may be required due to government contract work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with ECAD tools (Altium preferred).
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred).
• Strong understanding of PCB construction, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of analog, digital, power electronics, RF, and EMI concepts.
• Skilled in generating detailed, compliant engineering documentation.
• Strong communication, technical collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).

Additional Desired Characteristics

• IPC CID or CID+ knowledge or certification.
• Experience supporting government, defense, or highly regulated projects.
• Ability to coordinate work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Work Environment

• Position is primarily on-site within a regional engineering and research facility.
• Hybrid flexibility may be available depending on project requirements.
• Work may involve secure environments and adherence to strict security protocols.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as project or organizational needs evolve.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $ $62.00 per hour

Work Location: In person