Design the Future of Aerospace – Join PDS Tech as a Printed Wiring Board Layout Designer in Chandler, AZ!

Job Title: Printed Wiring Board Layout Designer
Location: Chandler, AZ (On-site)
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 9/80 Shift (Every other Friday off!)
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Contract)
Pay Range: $43.80 – $55.79 per hour

 

Shape Tomorrow’s Launch Vehicles with Cutting-Edge Design

Do you have a passion for precision and innovation? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Printed Wiring Board Layout Designer to support a Launch Vehicles Avionics Design Group. In this role, you’ll help bring complex aerospace systems to life through high-performance printed wiring board (PWB) designs that power the future of flight and defense.

What You'll Do

As a key member of the Avionics Design Group (ADG), you’ll collaborate with engineers across disciplines to deliver mission-critical hardware. Your daily work will include:

• Designing and laying out printed wiring boards (PWBs) for avionics and test applications.

• Collaborating closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure design integrity, fit, and function.

• Participating in peer reviews and milestone design check-ins throughout the development process.

• Preparing artwork (ODB++, Gerbers) for PWB fabrication.

• Communicating project progress with program engineers and leadership.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of recent PWB design layout experience using Cadence Allegro.

• AA/AS degree or equivalent 2-year post-high school technical training.

• Proficient in multilayer board layout (6–16 layers), including high-speed digital, analog, and power circuits.

• Experience with controlled-impedance designs (e.g., SERDES, DDR3/DDR4).

• Familiarity with rigid-flex assemblies.

• Skilled in footprint/symbol creation and library management.

• Understanding of IPC-2221 and IPC-7351 standards.

• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Printed Wiring Assembly (PWA) manufacturing process.

• Experience with CAM350 or Valor DFM tools.

• Exposure to additional design tools like OrCAD Layout, Mentor PADS, or Xpedition.

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech, we don’t just connect people with jobs—we connect talent with purpose. When you join us, you’re part of a legacy of aerospace innovation that spans decades.

Here’s what makes PDS Tech a launchpad for your career:

 Work on Breakthrough Technologies – Support national defense and space exploration initiatives.
 Flexible Schedules – Enjoy a balanced 9/80 workweek (with every other Friday off!).
 Excellent Compensation – Earn competitive hourly pay for your specialized skill set.
 Collaborative Culture – Work side-by-side with engineers at one of the top aerospace companies in the world.
 Career-Boosting Projects – Build a standout résumé with high-impact defense and spaceflight programs.

Apply Now and Build What’s Next

If you're ready to turn your CAD/CAM skills into aerospace innovations that make history, we want to hear from you.

Apply Today to join PDS Tech Commercial and help design the future—one circuit at a time.

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