Senior ECAD Layout Design Engineer (Remote)

Location: Des Moines, IA | Remote

Job Description

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Own ECAD design execution for assigned scope, including planning, coordination, and delivery aligned to program schedules and engineering requirements
• Perform hands-on ECAD design and layout for complex printed circuit card assemblies including multilayer rigid, flex, and high-density interconnect (HDI) designs
• Support schematic capture and layout implementation while managing electrical and physical constraints (high-speed, high-voltage, high-current)
• Communicate design status, technical risks, and schedule impacts with engineering stakeholders and program teams
• Participate in and contribute to cross-functional design reviews with Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Configuration Management
• Develop and maintain complete ECAD documentation packages (fabrication, assembly, and design documentation)
• Manage ECAD data within PLM systems and ensure compliance with configuration management requirements
• Incorporate DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly), and DFT (Design for Test) principles throughout the layout process
• Troubleshoot complex design issues and resolve electrical, mechanical, and manufacturability challenges in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior designers and support knowledge sharing across the ECAD team
• Support adherence to ECAD standards, library usage, and best practices across programs
• Responsibilities include making moderate improvements to ECAD processes, systems, and design practices to enhance performance, quality, and efficiency across the organization
• Coordinate ECAD activities for small projects or defined work scopes
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience with PCB layout using ECAD tools (Siemens Xpedition preferred; Cadence Allegro, Altium, or similar acceptable)
• Experience designing multilayer PCB layouts and supporting complex electrical designs
• Experience managing electrical and physical constraints within PCB design tools
  
  

Qualification We Prefer

• Experience with Siemens Xpedition (VX or 2504 versions) for complex PCB layout design
• Experience with high-layer-count PCBs and high-speed digital interfaces
• Familiarity with advanced PCB technologies (HDI, microvias, stacked microvias, flex circuits, backplanes)
• Experience with DDR4 / DDR5 and high-speed design considerations
• Knowledge of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) principles
• Experience with DFM/DFA/DFT implementation in PCB design
• Familiarity with ECAD–MCAD data exchange processes
• Experience working within PLM and configuration management systems
• IPC CID / CID or PCEA certification preferred
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
• Strong communication and ability to work across cross-functional engineering teams
  
  

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.