Design the Future of Aerospace – Join PDS Tech as a CAD/CAM Engineer in Chandler, AZ!
Job Title: Engineer – CAD CAM 3
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
Exclusive Bonus Opportunity!
A limited time bonus program is currently available for this role. Speak with your recruiter today to determine eligibility before its gone! Offer expires September 30th, 2025.
Shape Tomorrow’s Launch Vehicles with Cutting-Edge DesignDo you have a passion for precision and innovation? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a CAD/CAM Engineer (Level 3) 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 Youll DoAs 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 ForRequired 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 NextIf youre 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.
Pay Details: $43.80 to $55.79 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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
