What are the responsibilities and job description for the Printed Circuit Board Designer position at Global Connect Technologies?
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer to join our advanced electronics design team in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro PCB design, high-speed digital interfaces, and PCB manufacturing best practices. This role involves working on high-reliability airborne and defense electronic systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-speed, high-density PCB layouts using Cadence Allegro
- Create multilayer PCB stack-ups and manage layout constraints
- Perform PCB layout for low-pitch BGAs, SMDs, and high-density connectors
- Apply DFM and DFT principles to ensure manufacturability and testability
- Handle impedance control, length matching, shielding, and power integrity design
- Work on Ethernet (2.5G/5G/10G), PCIe, DDR, and high-speed memory interfaces
- Prepare and maintain Product Data Packages (PDP) including BOM, item lists, documentation, COTS, materials & process details
- Collaborate with electronics, mechanical, and systems engineering teams
- Consider thermal, mechanical, EMI/EMC, and shock constraints in airborne environments
- Support SI/PI simulation activities (preferred)
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in electronic/PCB design
- Strong hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro PCB design tool
- Solid knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes, materials, and component packaging
- Experience with high-speed digital interfaces (Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, etc.)
- Strong understanding of DFM, DFT, EMI/EMC, SI/PI, and power integrity
- Experience working in airborne, aerospace, or high-reliability electronic environments
- Strong communication and collaboration skills