• Engineer CAD CAM 3

    PDS Defense (Chandler, AZ)


    Engineering

    **Engineer CAD CAM 3** Chandler, AZ Posted: 11/5/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    214214

    Job Category:

    Engineering

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    2

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Engineer CAD CAM 3, Chandler, AZ. Job ID#214214

    Job Description:

    Seeking an Engineer – CAD CAM 3 to support our Launch Vehicles (LV) Avionics Design Group (ADG). As a member of the ADG you'll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside Design Engineers and Program Engineers to make our technologies a reality.

    Responsibilities:

    • Design/Layout printed wiring boards (PWBs) for military/aerospace avionics and test applications.

    • Communicate project status to your direct Manager and the Program Engineering Manager.

    • Collaborate with the circuit design engineer and mechanical engineers to ensure proper form, fit, and function of the design.

    • Participate in Peer Reviews and Design Milestone reviews throughout the development process

    Basic Qualifications for Engineer – CAD CAM 3:

    • Minimum 5 years recent PWB design layout experience using the Cadence Allegro design tool suite;

    • AA/AS degree or other 2-year post high school training with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience;

    • Working knowledge of high density complex, multilayer boards (6-16 layers);

    • Experience in the layout/routing of digital and analog circuits, including power circuits;

    • Experience with layout/routing of high speed digital and controlled-impedance circuits (SERDES, DDR3/DDR4, etc);

    • Experience with rigid-flex assemblies;

    • Ability to prepare artwork (ODB++, Gerbers) for fabrication of PWBs;

    • Extensive experience with footprint/symbol creation and library management;

    • Understanding of IPC-2221 and IPC-7351 specifications;

    • Ability to acquire security clearance.

    • This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

     

    Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance per business requirements.

    Preferred Qualifications for Engineer – CAD CAM 3:

    • Working understanding of the Printed Wiring Assembly manufacturing process;

    • Experience with CAM350 and/or Valor DFM software tools;

    • Experience with OrCAD Layout and Mentor PADS or Xpedition tool suites;

     

    Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    No Clearance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled