Electronics Engineer

Location: 3355 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612 Duration: 12 months contract Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer III to join our engineering team focused on the design and development of high-performance Enterprise Solid-State Drive (SSD) products. This role will be responsible for complex PCB layout design activities, collaborating with global cross-functional engineering teams, and driving designs from schematic netlists through manufacturing release. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cadence Allegro PCB Layout, experience with high-speed digital designs, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a global engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Design and develop complex rigid and rigid-flex PCB layouts for Enterprise SSD products. Complete PCB designs from schematic netlist input through final ODB++/Gerber file generation. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams including: Mechanical Engineering Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) Thermal Engineering TCT Specialists Partner with global engineering teams across India, Malaysia, Israel, and Korea. Work closely with fabrication and manufacturing vendors to resolve DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and production-related issues. Investigate and implement best-in-class PCB design methodologies, materials, processes, and tools. Solve complex packaging, placement, and routing challenges with creativity and technical expertise. Design and route high-speed interfaces including: DDR Memory PCIe NAND Flash Buses Develop layouts involving: Blind vias Through-hole vias Micro-via structures Advanced constraint-driven routing methodologies Participate as a key contributor within a highly collaborative engineering team. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum 5 years of PCB Layout Design experience. Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro PCB Layout. Proven experience designing complex multilayer rigid and rigid-flex PCBs. Experience generating manufacturing deliverables including ODB++ and Gerber files. Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly processes, and DFM principles. Experience routing high-speed digital interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, and NAND. Ability to work independently as a self-starter while collaborating effectively within a team environment. Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with System Capture. Experience with EDM library management. Knowledge of enterprise storage, SSD, or data center hardware products. Familiarity with advanced PCB materials and manufacturing technologies. Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams. Key Skills PCB Layout Design Cadence Allegro Rigid PCB Design Rigid-Flex PCB Design High-Speed PCB Routing DDR Routing PCIe Routing NAND Flash Design ODB++ Gerber Generation DFM (Design for Manufacturability) Signal Integrity (SI) Power Integrity (PI) PCB Fabrication & Assembly Microvias Blind Vias Through-Hole Vias System Capture (Preferred) EDM Libraries (Preferred) Cross-Functional Collaboration Problem Solving Teamwork Experience Required 5+ years of PCB Layout Design experience with Cadence Allegro in complex high-speed electronic products. TA01 Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour Application Question(s): How much experience do you have with PCB Layout Design? How much experience do you have with Cadence Allegro? Work Location: In person