ECAD​/MCAD Engineer (Depot

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Electrical and Mechanical Computer‑Aided Design (ECAD/MCAD) Engineer will be responsible for mechanical design tasks using Solid Works, including creating models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs). The role also requires expertise in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools such as OrCAD Capture/Allegro or Altium Designer for schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) layout. The ideal candidate bridges the gap between mechanical and electronic design to ensure seamless product integration.

This role supports engineering work that helps identify and define new restoration capabilities for the Navy’s C4

ISR Restoration Depot, including designing, evaluating, planning, testing, and operating C4

ISR electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment, and systems.

• Develop and maintain mechanical CAD models, detailed drawings, and BOMs using Solid Works.
• Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using OrCAD Capture, Allegro, or Altium Designer.
• Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability.
• Support design reviews and troubleshoot design‑related issues.
• Maintain documentation and revision control for mechanical and electronic designs.
• Assist in prototyping and testing as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified in Solid Works with ability to develop 3D mechanical CAD drawings and simulations (modeling, diagrams, BOM generation).
• Experience with OrCAD Capture/Allegro or Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design and layout.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electronic design integration.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Work closely with the Quality team to complete First Article Inspection Reports, Corrective and Preventive Actions, and submit Technical Data Packages to Configuration Management.
• Six years of recent C4
  
  ISR or other relevant mechanical and electrical engineering experience in design, build, installation, testing, documentation, and recommending corrective actions.

Travel Required: 0%

Work Location: San Diego, CA

This position is required to have and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.

• Utilizes ScanCAD to reverse engineer single and multi‑layer PCBs back to schematic drawings.
• Certifications in OrCAD Capture, Allegro, Altium Designer, and/or P‑Spice are highly recommended.
• Utilizes Flying Probe Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to fault isolate production PCBs and identify manufacturing defects.
• Experience with test automation and scripting is a plus.
• Quality Management System (QMS) experience compatible with ISO 9001:2015.

Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.

Annual salary: $105,000 – $150,000.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

• Health Insurance – Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost‑sharing basis.
• Dental Insurance – Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost.
• Basic Life Insurance – Company provided benefit for all full‑time employees.
• Supplemental Life Insurance – Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
• Dependent Life Insurance – Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
• Long Term Disability Insurance – Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
• Vacation and Sick Leave – Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
• Holidays – The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan – Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi‑weekly match and a year‑end profit‑sharing match for all eligible employees.

Centurum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing employment opportunities for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by U.S. law. Centurum makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.