Electrical Engineer

We are hiring an Principle Electrical Engineer to support a growing portfolio of complex, low-volume aerospace electronic products. This role is ideal for designers who enjoy variety, problem-solving, and working closely with engineers to translate electrical intent into high-quality PCB layouts released into manufacturing.
Designers in this role are expected to do more than place and route- they will apply judgment, make informed decisions, and grow in technical ownership over time within a dynamic engineering environment.
Contract opportunities are also a possibility.

What is in it for you as a Electrical Engineer PCB Designer:
Work with one of the top 3 award winning culture employers in New Jersey.
Long term growth within the ECAD team, or movement to electrical teams/ other business units
Salary up to $140,000, or higher on contract
Work on diverse, technically interesting designs with real engineering challenges.
High visibility and collaboration across disciplines.
Strong growth potential in a company where designers wear multiple hats.
Competitive compensation, relocation support, and long-term career development.

Responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer PCB Designer:
Create, develop, and release PCB layouts and supporting documentation into manufacturing.
Collaborate closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering to capture design intent and constraints.
Design PCB layouts that meet electrical, mechanical, EMC, manufacturing, and cost requirements.
Participate in design reviews (Electrical, EMC, Manufacturing).
Support library symbol and footprint creation as needed.
Independently manage intermediate to advanced-level layout work with increasing technical ownership.

Required Skills & Experience of the Electrical Engineer PCB Designer:
OrCAD / Cadence PCB Layout Pro experience required.
Targeting 5–10 years of experience (10+ years considered with flexibility on exact tool background).
Experience designing boards up to 400V (not grid-level power).
Familiarity with library symbols and footprints (secondary to layout expertise).
Strong ability to interpret schematics, datasheets, and engineering constraints.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation, please get in touch with our consultant Rabeel Imrane; Rabeel.imrane@rps-recruitment.com, +16266308659
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