Hardware Engineer

Germantown MD - onsite6-12 months contractUSC or GC holder$60-$70/hour W2Summary: Senior PCB layout role focused on independently developing complex multilayer board designs, high-speed and mixed-signal layouts, and fabrication-ready documentation.Requirements7+ years of PCB layout experienceAdvanced proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB Designer/EditorAbility to independently complete complex board layoutsStrong understanding of IPC standardsStrong understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processesExperience with multilayer stackupExperience with controlled impedance routingExperience with high-density PCB layoutsExperience working within structured release and configuration management systemsPreferred SkillsIPC CID or CID+ certificationExperience with high-speed digital interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, and SERDESExperience with RF layout and transmission line designExperience with BGA fan-out and fine-pitch componentsExperience with power distribution networks and decoupling optimizationExperience with signal integrity, power integrity, EMI mitigation, grounding, and thermal design techniquesExperience supporting DFM and DFT reviewsExperience working with PCB fabrication and assembly vendorsResponsibilitiesDevelop PCB layouts from released schematics, netlists, and engineering requirementsPerform component placement and routing for complex multilayer boards, including high-density and controlled impedance designsExecute high-speed digital, power, RF, and mixed-signal layoutsApply design techniques for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI mitigation, grounding, and thermal performanceGenerate complete fabrication and assembly documentation packagesInterface with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to address technical questionsSupport DFM and DFT reviews and incorporate feedback into board layoutsEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.entegee.com/candidate-privacy-information-statement/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.