Sr. Electrical Engineer - Schematic Capture & PCB Design

Sr. Electrical Engineer - Schematic Capture & PCB Design
Location: Addison, Tx
Work Type: Onsite - 100%
Visa: Open (FTE or contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electronic circuit design and schematic capture for analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic circuits.
• Develop PCB layouts ensuring compliance with electrical, thermal, EMC/EMI, manufacturability, and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering teams to achieve robust product designs.
• Perform component selection, derating analysis, and obsolescence reviews.
• Support design reviews and implement engineering changes based on review feedback.
• Develop and execute hardware verification and validation activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including:
• Design documents

• • Product drawings
  • Engineering change documentation
  • Test procedures
  • Qualification test plans
  • Qualification test reports
  • Test summary reports
  • Manufacturing support documentation

• Support prototype builds, debugging, board bring-up, and root cause analysis of hardware issues.
• Work closely with suppliers, fabrication houses, and contract manufacturers to ensure successful product realization.
• Participate in requirements analysis, risk assessments, and design verification activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and customer standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware design and development.
• Strong experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as:

• • Altium Designer
  • Cadence Allegro/OrCAD
  • Mentor Graphics (expirable)

• Experience with multi-layer PCB design and signal integrity considerations.
• Knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Strong understanding of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Experience using laboratory equipment including:

• • Oscilloscopes
  • Logic Analyzers
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Digital Multimeters
  • Power Supplies

• Ability to produce and review technical documentation and engineering reports.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial automation, medical devices, or automotive electronics.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC design practices.
• Familiarity with environmental and qualification testing.
• Experience with FPGA-based or embedded hardware designs.
• Working knowledge of reliability analysis and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Familiarity with standards such as:

• • DO-160

Desired Skills

• PCB Layout and Schematic Capture
• Hardware Design Verification
• Analog & Digital Circuit Design
• Design Reviews
• Hardware Debugging & Troubleshooting
• Technical Documentation
• Qualification Testing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Product Lifecycle Support
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting environmental qualification testing.
• Knowledge of aerospace certification programs.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS.
• Familiarity with PLM and configuration management systems.

Keywords

Electrical Design, Electronics Design, Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, Hardware Development, Product Qualification, Test Procedures, Qualification Reports, Product Drawings, EMI/EMC, DFM, Hardware Verification, Root Cause Analysis.

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer with strong experience in electronic circuit design, schematic capture, PCB layout, and product documentation. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting electronic hardware products through the complete product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in PCB design tools, hardware validation, and preparation of technical documentation for development and qualification activities