PCB Layout Design Engineer

Description: 

Role: PCB Layout Design Engineer
Remote
Contract through the end of the year, with a likely extension or conversion to FTE once 2027 budgets are approved
The client strongly prefers someone with recent Altium experience and high speed designs.  Client is working on high-speed designs in the 200 Gbps range, but experience at that level isn't required; 1 Gbps experience is fine.  They will provide some training for their specific complex designs. 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in high-speed PCB design and layout for advanced GPU, CPU, and server platforms.
Define ASIC ball-out, component footprint and placement, routing strategy, stack-ups, and design constraints.
Develop and implement design rules for high-speed interfaces including PCIe, memory, SERDES, and power delivery networks.
Collaborate with Board Design, SI/PI, Mechanical, Thermal, Packaging, and Manufacturing teams to optimize design performance and manufacturability.
Execute PCB verification and design rule checks to ensure design quality and release readiness.
Generate and review manufacturing outputs including ODB++, Gerbers, and fabrication documentation.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Prior, recent years of PCB design and layout experience on complex, high-speed electronic systems.
Hands-on experience with Altium (preferred), or equivalent PCB CAD tools.
Expertise in high-speed routing, HDI technologies, dense BGA designs, stack-up development, impedance control, and power delivery.
Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
Experience designing CPU, GPU, data center, or other high-performance computing platforms.
Experience partnering with Signal Integrity and Power Integrity teams.
Familiarity with ASIC-driven PCB development workflows and design automation initiatives.