Xpedition PCB Designer

Overview

Xpedition PCB Designer (ECAD Librarian) –

Location:

McLeansville, NC (Onsite with some Hybrid flexibility)
• Pay Rate: $57.77/hr

The Xpedition PCB Designer will support CCA (Circuit Card Assembly) development for high-reliability undersea communication systems. This role focuses on ECAD library management and PCB layout design supporting mission-critical defense programs.

• Support CCA development for undersea electronic systems

• Perform PCB layout design using Mentor Graphics Xpedition

• Manage ECAD component libraries and parts request workflows

• Generate and maintain documentation packages (BOMs, ODB++, fabrication files, 3D models)

• Support schematic capture activities in Xpedition

• Create and maintain PCB footprints and 3D models

• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to clarify design documentation

• Apply IPC and fabrication standards to ensure manufacturability and reliability

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required

• 7+ years of relevant PCB design and ECAD experience

• Minimum 2+ years of Mentor Graphics Xpedition experience

• Experience with ECAD/PCB layout design processes

• Experience with library management practices

• Experience with Mentor Graphics suite tools (xDM, Xpedition, DXdatabook, Board Station, Hyper Lynx) or Altium

• Knowledge of Xpedition parts request system and Footprint Expert Enterprise

• 3D model creation using Solid Works, NX, or CREO

• Circuit design and hands-on prototyping experience

• Working knowledge of IPC and PCB manufacturing standards

• In-depth knowledge of CCA fabrication techniques

• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and manufacturing teams

Department of Defense Secret clearance preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable time after hire.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Onsite in McLeansville, NC with some hybrid flexibility

• 9/80 schedule option (every other Friday off)

• Collaborative, research-oriented engineering environment

• Competitive pay aligned to defense program bill rates

• Dedicated CPI recruiting and program support team

• Opportunity to work on high-reliability undersea defense systems

• Long-term program stability within cleared engineering environments

• Access to future cleared ECAD, PCB, and hardware design opportunities across CPI’s defense portfolio

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT: No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.