Board Design Engineer

abra • Wheaton, IL

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About The Position

abra professional services is seeking for a Board Design Engineer/Join a leading global technology company developing advanced mission-critical systems and cutting-edge solutions across a wide range of defense applications. As part of our multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will take part in the development of advanced hardware platforms while working with cutting-edge technologies and complex engineering challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering - mandatory
• At least 3 years of experience in digital electronic board design- mandatory
• Experience with requirements capture and top-level architecture- mandatory
• Understanding of PCB layout methodologies and high-speed PCB design concepts- mandatory
• Experience working with signal integrity simulation tools such as Hyperlynx, Ansys, or similar tools- mandatory
• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Mentor Expedition, or Cadence- mandatory
• Problem-solving skills, teamwork abilities, and effective communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Voltage Regulated Modules DC/DC (VRM) design - Advantage
• Background in retimers and redrivers - Advantage
• Experience in Analog Circuit Design (amplifiers, filters, etc.) - Advantage

Responsibilities

• Support the development lifecycle of printed circuit boards (PCBs), from requirements capture and board-level architecture definition through design, integration, and testing of advanced digital hardware systems
• Work closely with Software, FPGA, Mechanical, and Environmental Engineering teams throughout the development process
• Lead PCB layout reviews, high-speed design activities, and signal integrity considerations
• Perform debugging, validation, and engineering problem-solving activities during development and integration phases
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to technical discussions and engineering solutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level