Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer
- Location:
- Manhattan Beach, California, United States of America
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is seeking a Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer, to join the Electronics and Payloads’ Product Engineering Department. The position will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA. This position can support a Hybrid work schedule, with the ability to come on site as needed.
Please be aware that this position will also be contingent upon capturing program award and obtaining customer funding.
The Product Engineering Department is an organization of ~100 engineers that performs advanced electronic packaging development in support of a variety of products destined for space and air programs.
In this role you will:
Work with all engineering disciplines to incorporate their constraints into the Mentor Xpedition PCB CAD database
Understand and adhere to the core Product Engineering PCB design processes, ensuring that the team understands and remain compliant
Develop an expert understanding of our high reliability design standards
Lead PCB design reviews, and help to create PCB design schedules
Become knowledgeable with our internal build specs, industry standards, and understand PCB manufacturability.
Basic Qualifications:
A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment; OR Master’s Degree in in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 3 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD and/or SCI clearance
Experience with engineering of printed circuit boards using Mentor Graphics Xpedition design flow
Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders across organizations and programs.
Excellent organizational and problem- solving skills with a demonstrated ability to adapt effectively to changing requirements
Current understanding of IPC industry standards
Familiarity with electronic parts and their specs, especially high reliability Mil Standard parts
Knowledge of how PCBs are produced and current understanding of design and manufacturability challenges
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience with electronic packaging / mechanical design for airborne and space applications
Experience with electronics design development and sustaining spanning cradle to grave
Experience leading a team of over 5 employees
Experience supporting bid & proposal activities
An active DoD Secret or Top Secret, and/or SCI clearance