PCB Layout Engineers

Constraint-driven PCB layout for high-speed digital, mixed-signal, and RF board designs. Principal-level engineers with design-for-fabrication, signal integrity, and EMC experience.

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WHAT THEY DO


Constraint-driven layout from schematic to Gerber delivery.


Senior and Principal PCB layout engineers at Game 7 own the board from schematic import through fab release; they do not hand off a 90% complete layout and wait for SI review to fix it.


They define stackup with the fab, set impedance targets, route differential pairs correctly the first time, and work directly with signal integrity and hardware engineers to resolve layout-driven issues before prototyping. They've built boards that came back from the first spin working. They understand that a bad layout costs three prototype spins, and they design to avoid it.




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ENGINEERING Checklist

  • High-speed PCB layout for DDR5, LPDDR5, PCIe Gen5, USB 3.x, and high-speed SerDes interfaces


  • Impedance-controlled trace routing and differential pair management


  • RF and microwave PCB layout with transmission line design and controlled impedance


  • Multi-layer stackup definition, via strategy, and fab coordination


  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and board-level design for test


  • EMC and EMI mitigation: ground plane strategy, filter placement, shielding


  • Component placement for thermal management and signal integrity


  • Gerber package preparation, fab notes, and fabrication support

Tools & Technologies


Altium Designer  ·  Cadence Allegro  ·  OrCAD  ·  Mentor PADS  ·  HyperLynx  ·  SiSoft  ·  IPC-2581

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WE MATCH THE PROGRAM

High-speed board design for every platform type.


Semiconductor validation and bring-up boards are among the most demanding PCB programs in the industry. They carry high-speed interfaces (DDR5, PCIe Gen5, 100G+ Ethernet), dense BGA components with 0.4mm pitch, and tight power delivery requirements; often before the silicon has been fully characterized.


Defense and aerospace PCB programs add conformal coating requirements, thermal extremes, and MIL-PRF-31032 or IPC Class 3 fabrication standards. RF boards demand controlled-impedance transmission lines, precise RF trace widths, and EMC strategy built into the layout from the start.

Who We've Placed Here

 

Northrup Grumman  ·  d-Matrix Corporation  ·  Bascom Hunter  ·  LAM Research 

Need a PCB Layout Engineer?


If you are looking for a highly skilled contract engineer, tell us what you're building or give us a call at 512-592-3900 and speak to an Account Manager today.


We'll send a shortlist of 2-4 qualified engineers within days.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • What separates a high-speed PCB layout engineer from a general-purpose board designer?

    High-speed PCB layout engineers understand the electrical behavior of their design, not just how to route traces. 


    They know that DDR5 at 6400 MT/s has specific fly-by topology requirements, that PCIe Gen5 traces need specific loss budgets with tight impedance tolerance, and that SerDes reference planes cannot have discontinuities. 


    A general-purpose board designer can follow a checklist. A high-speed engineer understands why the checklist exists and knows when to deviate because the design context requires it.

  • Can Game 7 place PCB layout engineers for semiconductor validation boards specifically?

    Yes. Semiconductor validation boards are a specific subspecialty - they carry pre-production silicon, require test points that don't affect signal integrity, and are often built in small quantities with fast turnaround. 


    Engineers who've built validation boards for ASIC or SoC programs understand the bring-up use case and design accordingly.

  • What fabrication standards do your PCB engineers design to?

    Our engineers design to IPC-2221, IPC-2581, and IPC-A-600/610 by default. For defense and aerospace programs, we have engineers with MIL-PRF-31032, IPC Class 3, and J-STD-001 experience. 


    For RF boards, we match engineers with experience at the relevant frequency range and with the relevant substrate materials (Rogers, PTFE laminates).

  • What's the engagement model: block-level, chip-level, or both?

    We ask about first-spin success rate on complex boards, how they handle SI constraint generation, how they coordinate with the fab on stackup decisions, and what their process is for DFM review before Gerber release. 


    Engineers who have never had to debug a board failure tend to not know the process is wrong until it is.

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The rise of disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), computer vision, neural networks, and advanced robotics, are already starting to dominate industry sectors, with more and more companies adopting these technologies every day. 


Emerging Technology is transforming the engineering market and creating exciting new opportunities. But this also brings a new set of challenges, complications, and talent shortages. 


One of the biggest missteps emerging tech companies face? 


Hiring the wrong talent. 


Hire The Right Talent The First Time


Sinking valuable time into sourcing, vetting, and training candidates is a huge liability for companies working on cutting-edge emerging technologies. It becomes an even bigger liability when these candidates turn out to be the wrong hire. Companies already operating on borrowed time must go back and source, vet, and train yet another candidate.


By working with a trusted staffing agency in emerging tech, companies can be certain to make the right hire the first time for both contract and project-based jobs. 


Our recruiters are proficient in the latest technology trends, which helps them identify highly-skilled engineering talent with companies that are at the forefront of their industry. From concept to design and through production, we can source and recruit the best talent to push your project forward. 


It is our goal to deliver hard-to-find engineers to companies who are leading the way in disruptive innovation. We have the knowledge and connections to find the best talent to bring your vision to life. 


Years of practice help us know which emerging technology candidates will be the perfect fit in helping companies gain the edge over their competitors.


Why Use Game 7 As Your Choice Staffing Agency?


The supply for qualified engineers experienced in emerging technology is limited. Partnering with a devoted technical recruiter simplifies the hiring process and guarantees that you’ll find an engineer with the best skillset and industry experience. 


Our experts include engineers trained in the following areas:


  • Advanced Robotic Design
  • Machine Learning 
  • Computer Vision
  • Deep Learning
  • Neural Networks
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR)
  • Robotics & Autonomous Vehicle Perception 
  • Robotics Operating Software
  • Data Visualization Software Development
  • Cyber Security 
  • Edge & Cloud Computing
  • IoT Computer Science

You’ll Find the Talent You Need with Game 7


Game 7 Staffing has years of experience as engineering recruiters for emerging tech companies. We deliver proven, hard-to-find, qualified emerging technology professionals for a wide range of companies. 


If you are looking for a highly skilled contract engineer, give us a call at 512-592-3900 and speak to an Account Manager today!

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