PCB Design Engineers

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs from conception to manufacturing
• Creation of the PCB, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), and Schematic drawings for suppliers
• Schematic Capture, Component Placement, Routing of Traces, Gerber/ODB++ file creation
• Utilize software such as Siemens: Xpedition Enterprise and DownStream Technologies: BluePrint-PCB
• Design layouts include Rigid, Flex, and Rigid-Flex assemblies
• Work designs include full designs, re-spins, drawing updates, change notices, copper changes, and process improvement projects within and outside of discipline
• Daily interface with various engineering levels and engineering disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, Components, Test, and Producibility Engineering to ensure overall design requirements are captured for cost, cycle time, and producibility
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
• 5+ years of experience in PCB design, layout, or hardware development
• Experience with PCB/CCA design and manufacturing principles
• Hands-on experience with layout of rigid, flex, or rigid-flex boards
• Active or obtainable Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Requirements

• Experience with Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics) tool suite
• Experience with BluePrint-PCB for documentation
• Strong skills in schematic capture, routing, constraint management, and libraries
• Experience with Gerber/ODB++ outputs and manufacturing release processes
• Familiarity with DFM tools (Valor NPI, DRC tools)
• Experience with RF PCB layout and high-speed design considerations
• Background in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics
• The QDSS Advantage:
• At QDSS our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You'll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.
• What You'll Find Here :
• Work That Matters - Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact.
• Growth That's Supported - Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
• A Culture That Works - A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.
• Benefits Include
• Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.
• Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
• Pay Ranges
• $62 - $67 USD
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here a

Benefits

Additional Information

Embark on a journey with QDSS at the forefront of technological innovation as we seek talented Engineers to shape the future of cutting-edge projects and contribute to a culture of excellence and creativity. What we do matters. Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is looking for Senior Electrical eCAD Engineers with strong Printed Wiring Board (PWB/PCB) design experience to support high-reliability aerospace and defense applications. In this role, you will be responsible for the full PCB design lifecycle-including schematic capture, component placement, routing, and manufacturing documentation-using industry-leading tools such as Xpedition and BluePrint. You'll work in a highly collaborative environment, ensuring designs meet performance, cost, and producibility requirements across complex, multi-disciplinary systems. Location: Tucson, AZ (relocation assistance provided) Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; Secret clearance (Active or obtainable)

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