Engineer CAD CAM

Design the Future of Aerospace and Defense – CAD CAM Engineer Opportunity in Chandler, AZ

Position: Engineer CAD CAM

Location: Chandler, AZ 85286 (On-site or Telecommute Options Available)

Job Type: Full-Time, Consultant (6 Months)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift | 9/80 Work Schedule

Pay Rate starting at : $47.66 per hour

Turn Innovation Into Reality

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to find a talented Engineer – CAD CAM to support advanced launch vehicle avionics programs. In this high-impact role, you will work alongside design and program engineering teams to develop cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of aerospace and defense. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex design challenges, this opportunity is for you.

As a CAD CAM Engineer, you will play a critical role in printed wiring board (PWB) design and development for aerospace and military applications. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and laying out complex printed wiring boards for avionics and test systems.
• Collaborating with circuit design and mechanical engineers to ensure proper form, fit, and function.
• Supporting high-speed digital, analog, and power circuit routing.
• Managing footprint and symbol creation, along with library maintenance.
• Preparing artwork packages (Gerbers, ODB++) for fabrication and manufacturing.
• Participating in peer reviews, design milestone reviews, and quality assurance processes.
• Communicating technical progress, risks, and status updates to leadership.
• Supporting controlled-impedance and high-density multilayer board designs.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and design optimization initiatives.

• Minimum 5 years of recent printed wiring board design and layout experience using Cadence Allegro.
• Associate degree or equivalent 2-year technical training with relevant experience.
• Experience designing high-density multilayer boards (6–16 layers).
• Expertise in routing digital, analog, and power circuits.
• Knowledge of high-speed design including SERDES, DDR3/DDR4, and controlled impedance.
• Experience with rigid-flex assemblies.
• Ability to prepare fabrication artwork and documentation.
• Strong understanding of IPC-2221 and IPC-7351 standards.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
  This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies:
  1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or
  2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

• Understanding of printed wiring assembly manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAM
  350 and/or Valor DFM tools.
• Familiarity with OrCAD Layout, Mentor PADS, or Xpedition tool suites.
• Experience in aerospace or defense electronics environments.

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect exceptional professionals with opportunities that make a real-world impact. When you join our team, you gain access to innovative programs, advanced technologies, and a collaborative culture focused on growth and excellence.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation and a flexible 9/80 schedule that supports work-life balance.
• Opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking aerospace and defense programs.
• A culture of innovation, teamwork, and professional development.
• Exposure to advanced avionics, launch vehicle, and high-speed electronics design.
• A chance to work with some of the brightest minds in engineering.

If you are ready to apply your expertise in CAD CAM and PWB design to cutting-edge aerospace programs, we want to hear from you. Join PDS Tech Commercial and help invent the future.

Pay Details: $47.66 per hour

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