Senior PCB Designer

Nesco Resource • Lansdale, PA

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About The Position

Nesco Resource is seeking an experienced Senior PCB Designer with strong RF layout expertise to join its engineering team. The role focuses on designing complex, high-speed, multilayer PCBs for mission-critical applications, preferably in the defense or aerospace industry. It calls for technical knowledge of RF design principles, signal integrity, and industry compliance standards, as well as proficiency with Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition (Mentor), and Cadence Allegro.

The designer will develop RF and high-speed digital boards, including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex designs; support the product lifecycle in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams; prepare fabrication and assembly documentation; and assist with prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging. The role also includes compliance work, resolving design-for-manufacturing and design-for-test issues with external partners, and providing technical leadership and mentorship.

Nesco Resource describes the work as involving cutting-edge RF and mission-critical defense technologies, a collaborative engineering culture, competitive compensation and benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to national security programs. Its benefits package for associates includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan with medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and Employee Assistance Program services. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of professional PCB design experience.
• Extensive RF layout experience; GHz-range designs are preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics), and Cadence Allegro PCB Designer.
• Experience with high-layer-count boards; 10 or more layers preferred.
• Deep understanding of controlled-impedance routing, differential-pair routing, crosstalk mitigation, return-path management, and grounding and shielding strategies.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as SERDES, DDR, PCIe, and Ethernet.
• Familiarity with stack-up design and material selection for RF performance.
• Working knowledge of signal-integrity and power-integrity analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Detail-oriented, with strong documentation discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Leadership mindset and mentoring capability.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the defense, aerospace, or military electronics industry.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and ITAR-controlled environments.
• Experience designing for harsh environments, including temperature, vibration, and shock.
• Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• Experience with simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, and HyperLynx.
• IPC CID or CID+ certification.
• Experience with boards of 10 or more layers.
• GHz-range RF design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex multilayer PCBs, including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex boards, for RF and high-speed digital applications.
• Perform RF layout for controlled-impedance structures, transmission lines, antennas, filters, LNAs, client, and mixed-signal designs.
• Apply best practices for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management.
• Collaborate with RF, hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Create and maintain PCB libraries, stack-ups, and design rules.
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages.
• Support prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging activities.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards and defense-related requirements.
• Work with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturing partners to resolve DFM/DFT issues.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers.

Benefits

• MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan encompassing medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree