Senior CAD Engineer

Skyworks
Richardson, TX
Job Description
Role Overview

The CAD Engineer is the technical lead for PCB design and fabrication across all high-performance RF and power product lines, combining master level CAD/layout expertise with deep IPC knowledge.

What You Will Do

Design high-speed, complex PCBs, ensuring high-frequency RF performance, thermal efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role leads through influence, mentoring Staff and Senior engineers and setting technical direction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, related field, or equivalent PCB design experience.
  • Strong knowledge of RF design, power, and thermal management.
  • 5+ Years experience designing in Altium Designer.
  • Expertise in Cadence Allegro (System Capture / Allegro X) or a willingness to learn.
  • Knowledge of transmission line theory, impedance control, signal propagation, reflection, crosstalk, termination methods, power delivery networks (PDN), and grounding techniques.
  • Understanding of various circuits such as RF, analog, digital, USB, Ethernet, audio, video, and DDR memory.
  • Experience with design for manufacturability and fabrication processes.
  • Ability to write technical documents and work instructions.

Benefits

  • Access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option)
  • 401(k) plan and company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave)
  • Incentive plan
  • Recognition and stock awards
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