Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RTX is an aerospace and defense company whose Collins Aerospace business develops advanced aerospace solutions. The ECAD Layout Designer Technician will perform PCB layout work, prepare ECAD documentation, apply design standards, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams under the guidance of senior designers.
Responsibilities
- Perform PCB layout tasks of low to medium complexity under close guidance from senior designers
- Apply ECAD design standards, layout rules, and established workflows while completing assigned work packages
- Support schematic‑to‑layout implementation including component placement, basic routing, and constraint setup
- Maintain accuracy by minimizing repeat errors and incorporating checker/mentor feedback effectively
- Prepare and update ECAD documentation such as fabrication outputs, simple drawings, and design files
- Communicate progress clearly and seek clarification proactively to ensure work aligns with design intent
- Contribute to continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and following ECAD best practices
- Collaborate with ECAD peers in sharing task updates and implementing corrections
- Support configuration management and adherence to ECAD standards across assigned tasks
Skills
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
- Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Experience with PCB layout using ECAD tools, including Siemens Xpedition (Mentor / Expedition / Xpedition)
- Ability to perform PCB placement, routing, and basic constraint management within ECAD tools
- Experience supporting multilayer PCB designs of low to medium complexity
- Familiarity with fabrication output generation (Gerbers, ODB++, or similar)
- Understanding of DFM/DFA principles and ability to apply basic manufacturability considerations
- Experience with Siemens Xpedition VX or 2504 versions
- Knowledge of PCB stackups, differential pairs, and impedance‑aware routing fundamentals
- Basic understanding of high‑speed or mixed‑signal layout considerations
- Experience participating in cross‑functional reviews (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing)
- Familiarity with PLM systems and ECAD data management practices
- Experience with drafting or documentation tools (BluePrint strongly preferred)
- Exposure to regulated industries (aerospace, defense, industrial)
- Demonstrated ability to learn new ECAD tools, workflows, and standards quickly
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- Remote work primarily offsite (from home)
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays
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