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RF PCB Designer

Expert in RF high-speed multi-layer PCB design with impedance, crosstalk, and signal integrity expertise.

Job #137264
Manufacturing
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
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Talascend is currently seeking an RF PCB Designer for a contract opportunity with our client in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior PCB Designer with strong RF layout expertise to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing complex, high-speed, multi-layer PCBs for mission-critical applications, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry. This role requires deep technical knowledge of RF design principles, signal integrity, and industry compliance standards, along with proficiency in Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition (Mentor), and Cadence Allegro.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCBs (including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex) for RF and high-speed digital applications
  • Perform RF layout for controlled impedance structures, transmission lines, antennas, filters, LNAs, PAs, and mixed-signal designs
  • Implement best practices for signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management
  • Collaborate closely 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 (IPC-2221/2222/6012, etc.) and defense-related requirements
  • Interface with PCB fabricators and CM partners to resolve DFM/DFT issues
  • Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership/mentorship to junior designers

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional PCB design experience
  • Extensive RF layout experience (GHz-range designs preferred)
  • Strong proficiency in:
    • Altium Designer
    • Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics)
    • Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
  • Experience with high-layer-count boards (10+ layers preferred)
  • Deep understanding of:
    • Controlled impedance routing
    • Differential pair routing
    • Crosstalk mitigation
    • Return path management
    • Grounding and shielding strategies
  • Experience working with high-speed interfaces (e.g., SERDES, DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.)
  • Familiarity with stack-up design and material selection for RF performance
  • Working knowledge of SI/PI analysis tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the defense, aerospace, or military electronics industry
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and ITAR-controlled environments
  • Experience designing for harsh environments (temperature, vibration, shock)
  • Security clearance (active or eligible)
  • Experience with simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, HyperLynx, etc.)
  • IPC CID/CID+ certification

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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