Altium PCB Designer

Overview

Position: Altium PCB Designer

Location: McLeansville, NC

Pay Rate: $55.01/hour

CPI is seeking an Altium PCB Designer to support CCA development for high-reliability undersea communication systems
. This role focuses on PCB layout, library management, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration in a mission-critical defense environment. Ideal candidates bring strong Altium experience and are comfortable working closely with engineering teams to support complex, high-reliability electronics.

Preferred candidates are able to work onsite in McLeansville, NC three or more days per week
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• Support circuit card assembly (CCA) development for electronics used in undersea communication systems.
• Perform PCB layout design using Altium Designer
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• Support schematic capture and layout activities in Altium and Xpedition environments.
• Create and maintain component libraries, symbols, and footprints.
• Generate and manage design documentation including BOMs, ODB++ fabrication packages, and 3D models
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• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability.
• Communicate with suppliers to clarify design documentation and fabrication requirements as needed.
• Support hands-on prototyping and circuit design efforts.

• 4+ years of experience using Altium for PCB design
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• Experience with Altium Designer 27 or Altium IPC footprint and schematic generators.
• Experience with library management practices in Altium or Xpedition
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• Knowledge of PCB layout tools from the Mentor Graphics suite (xDM, Xpedition, DXdatabook, Board Station, Hyperlynx).
• Experience with schematic capture in Altium and Xpedition
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• 3D modeling experience using Solid Works, NX, or CREO
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• Experience using Footprint Expert
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• Basic knowledge of IPC and manufacturing standards
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• In-depth knowledge of CCA fabrication techniques
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• Associate’s degree or equivalent plus 7+ years of relevant experience
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• U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of the work.

• Department of Defense Secret security clearance preferred or obtainable within a reasonable period after hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Onsite / Hybrid
• While onsite, you will work from the McLeansville, NC location.

• Work on high-reliability undersea defense systems with real-world mission impact
• Collaborate with experienced engineering teams in a research-driven environment
• Competitive hourly pay and flexible hybrid scheduling
• Opportunity for long-term growth supporting advanced defense electronics

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.