Early Career Computer Aided Design & PCB Layout Technologist, Onsite

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We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist to support state-of-the-art printed circuit board (PCB) layout for large multi-disciplinary programs critical to national security. The successful candidate will support a team in the design, development, test, and deployment of novel embedded computing solutions. The successful candidate will have a background in, and understanding of, printed circuit board layout, test, and debug.

You will work alongside world-class experts and use your skills in the following areas:

Layout of custom, state-of-the-art PCBs

PCB test and debug

Team with PCB designers, firmware, and software engineers to create embedded computing solutions

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite.

$63,800 - $123,400

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience with printed circuit board layout (PCB)

Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance

Certified Interconnect Designer (CID) Certification

Certified Interconnect Designer Advanced (CID+) Certification

Certified Printed Circuit Designer (CPCD) certification

Experience with Siemens layout tools (PADS and/or Expedition)

Experience with high-layer-count stack-ups (18+ copper layers)

Experience with PCB layout, testing, and debugging for applications involving state-of-the-art FPGAs, highspeed, and large memory

Experience routing signals with high-speed data-rates (5+ gb/s)

Experience routing modern memory topologies (DDR4/5)

Experience with fine design features (3 mil trace & space)

Active DOE Q clearance

Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers.

Organization 5327, the Secure Embedded Systems department focuses on the development of secure and resilient computing solutions critical for national security.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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