Senior Design Engineer

Design Engineer V Location: Rockville, MD Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid Job Details Position Type: Direct PlacementPay / Salary: $160,000–$185,000 / Year (USD)Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Key Responsibilities Design and layout of high-performance, high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applicationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, firmware, and software engineers to ensure design requirements are metWork with industry-leading software (e.g.: Altium Designer) to create detailed schematics and layout designEnsure design and manufacturing practices adhere to industry standards and regulationsCreate and maintain technical documentation for PCB layout and designTroubleshoot and resolve any PCB design and layout issuesProvide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and techniciansContribute to electrical circuit designs and schematic reviewsContribute to PCB/PCBA design reviews by providing DFM/DFA/DFT and similar value-added infoDevelop and maintain board eCAD design libraries, including part footprints and related informationDemonstrate a sense of urgency, commitment, and focus on the right priorities in each PCB designIndependently determine the general approach and provide reliable solutions to technical problems including working through complex issues related to PCB layouts and assembliesCollaborate in defining PCB development process improvements (procedures and checklists)Check the quality of work of other layout resources, including internal and external resourcesMentor internal layout resources on PCB layout and Altium best practices Required Experience A minimum of 10–15 years of experience in PCB layout and design, specifically in the aerospace and defense industry Required Skills Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout, and designExperience using industry-leading software such as Allegro, Altium Designer, Eagle PCB, Proteus, etc.Ability to create detailed schematics and layout designFamiliarity with industry standards and regulations such as IPC-6012 Class 3Demonstrated knowledge and use of PCB best practices for design, manufacturing, and testing, including PCB assembly to IPC Class 3 standardsHigh-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up, multi-layer board layout designFine pitch BGA routing, including blind–buried viasComplex analog and digital signal routingMulti-rail power delivery and high-speed signal integrity constraintsDesign constraint management; including trace length matching, spacing rules, etc.Ability to create and maintain symbol/footprint librariesAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusionExcellent attention to detail and strong task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all workExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentExperience utilizing and creating electrical design specificationsDesire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycleAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement Fund About the Client This client is the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer, offering integrated design-to-manufacturing services across the global electronics and technology sector. With operations spanning multiple continents, the organization employs tens of thousands of professionals — including PCB design engineers, hardware engineers, firmware developers, and manufacturing specialists — who collaborate across the full product lifecycle from concept through production. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-13653 Industry: Engineering