KiCad Specialist

Skills

About this role

In this hourly, remote contractor role, you will work as a KiCad Specialist (SME) to create realistic, challenging computer-based tasks using KiCad and related PCB design workflows. You will design practical KiCad tasks, document them clearly in SuperAnnotate, ensure your setup supports the task, and record yourself executing the task on your computer.

KiCad, PCB Design, Schematic Capture

Responsibilities

• Create realistic KiCad tasks: Come up with realistic and challenging tasks that can be executed on the computer using KiCad, then document the task clearly in SuperAnnotate.
• Prepare the work environment: Ensure your setup supports the task, including having KiCad installed, project files prepared, component libraries available, schematic references ready, and any required assets prepared before recording.
• Record task execution: Record yourself executing the KiCad task on your computer while following project instructions and ensuring the workflow is clear, complete, and realistic.
• Document task context: Provide enough task context, steps, goals, circuit details, project files, component notes, and references so reviewers can understand what the task is and how it was completed.
• Demonstrate practical software use: Complete workflows involving schematic capture, footprint assignment, PCB routing, layer setup, ERC/DRC checks, symbol/footprint editing, fabrication outputs, or troubleshooting where relevant.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience using KiCad for schematic design, PCB layout, footprints, routing, design-rule checks, Gerber export, or electronics design workflows.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher to understand project instructions, document tasks clearly, and communicate with the project team.
• Ability to come up with realistic and challenging KiCad tasks that reflect actual electronics, PCB design, prototyping, engineering, repair, or hardware-development use cases.
• Strong understanding of KiCad basics such as projects, schematic symbols, footprints, nets, PCB layers, routing, design rules, vias, zones, ERC/DRC checks, and fabrication outputs.
• Ability to ensure your setup supports the task, including having KiCad installed, sample projects/components available, libraries configured, and any required references ready before recording.