Printed Circuit Board Designer (Engineering Technologist 1/2)

About the role

This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job requirements outlined below will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify schematic drawings and printed circuit board designs using Mentor Graphics software.
• Maintain the AOT library of parts by creating schematic symbols and footprints for other users of Mentor Graphics software.
• Interface with other AOT organizations and outside customers for small non-LANSCE control systems.
• Maintain licensing for Mentor Graphics software, apply software updates, and assist other users in project creation and usage of the software.
• Provide technical direction and collaborate with colleagues to develop creative, cost-effective solutions to systems.
• Apply engineering design principles to design and fabrication of printed circuit boards and assemblies.
• Absorb and implement changes to design packages and ensure adherence to design standards.

Requirements

• Ability to develop and revise schematic drawings using Mentor Graphics software (preferred), or similar circuit board design software, such as Altium or Cadence.
• Ability to create and modify printed circuit board designs using commercial software.
• Capability to create and modify component library parts based on manufacturers specification using commercial software.
• Basic knowledge of transmission line theory as applied to ground planes and layer stackup for high speed digital as well as RF printed circuit board design.
• Able to provide technical direction and collaborate with colleagues to develop creative, cost-effective solutions to systems.
• Apply engineering design principles to design and fabrication of printed circuit boards and assemblies.
• Absorb and implement changes to design packages and ensure adherence to design standards.

Qualifications

• Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but do not meet the two-year experience requirement, are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.

Desired Qualifications

• IPC and/or PCEA certification preferred. (CID/CID+)
• (Knowledge of general PCB fabrication and assembly processes.)
• Demonstrated ability to manage large parts libraries.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.