Altium PCB Designer

Acara Solutions seeks an Altium PCB Designer for our client in McLeansville, NC. who specializes in defense manufacturing

• As a PCB Designer for Undersea Systems, you'll support CCA development for electronics used in high reliability undersea communication systems.
• Documentation capture including (bill of material parts lists, ODB++ digital fabrication packages, 3D model generation).
• Design and develop complex printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to clarify and refine design documentation.
• Contribute to fabrication and prototyping efforts, ensuring compliance with IPC and manufacturing standards.

• Active Secret Clearance
• Associate Degree with 7 years of experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with Altium Designer 27 or Altium IPC footprint and schematic generators.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with library management practices in Altium or Xpedition.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with schematic capture in Xpedition and Altium is valuable.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with Footprint Expert.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience using Altium for PCB design.

• Knowledge of PCB layout tools from the Mentor Graphics suite (xDM, Xpedition. DXdatabook, BoardStation, Hyperlynx).
• 3D modeling in Solidworks, NX, or CREO.
• Circuit design and hands on prototyping experience.
• Basic knowledge of IPC and manufacturing standards.
• In depth knowledge of CCA fabrication techniques.
• Ability to communicate with suppliers when asked to provide clarification on design documentation packages.

Additional Information:

• Requires an active Secret Clearance.
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.