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Principal PWB Design Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, Nov 12, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Seeking a remote Principal PWB Design Engineer, this full-time position is responsible for planning, laying out, and revising parts and assemblies for PWB design artifacts using CAD tools like Cadence Allegro, while collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers on component placement and routing.

Key responsibilities:
  • Layout of PWBs/PCBs, flex circuits, and interconnect routing, including drawing generation
  • Calculate layer stack-up based on industry standards and engineering requirements
  • Interface with engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with design specifications
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years, or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
  • Drafting and design experience in PCB design for fabrication and PWB layer stack-up
  • Proficiency with Cadence Allegro or similar CAD tools
  • Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) rules and industry specifications
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

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