Principal / Senior Principal Microelectronic Packaging Mechanical Design Engineer
- Location:
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Microelectronic Packaging Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Linthicum, Maryland.
Overview:
You will work as part of a cross-functional team that is responsible for the design and development of cutting-edge AESA antenna hardware that is featured in Northrop Grumman's world-class radar, ESM and communications systems, that are fielded on a multitude of airborne, marine, ground-based, and space military platforms. You'll support multiple projects spanning the product lifecycle, from R&D to full-rate production. Some example AESA products can be viewed at this website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/air/active-electronically-scanned-array-aesa-radars/ As an integral part of the Engineering and Sciences team, you will be responsible for the design and development of cutting-edge AESA antenna hardware that is featured in Northrop Grumman's world-class radar, ESM and communications systems.
Roles and Responsibilities include:
- Design, prototyping and production support of state-of-the-art RF, digital, and mixed signal multi-chip modules (MCMs), Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs), and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) using various substrate materials and chip-scale packaging technologies
- Collaboration within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT); effective and timely communication with peers in adjacent functions, including electrical design, systems engineering, thermal analysis, structural analysis, drafting, supply chain management and manufacturing.
- Organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to accomplish project milestones within schedule and budgetary constraints.
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced personnel.
This position may be filled as a Principal Microelectronic Packaging Mechanical Design Engineer or a Senior Principal Microelectronic Packaging Mechanical Design Engineer
This position is contingent on the ability to obtain/maintain a US Secret Clearance or higher and contract award
Basic Qualifications for Principal Microelectronic Packaging Mechanical Design Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 0 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields. Will consider 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement
- U.S Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
- Experience with microelectronic packaging design, including chip-scale packaging technologies and substratePWB layout
- Working knowledge of materials, specifications, manufacturing processes and design tools utilized for multi-chip modules, PWBs and CCAs
- Proficient with AutoCAD
- Familiarity with NX or other 3D modeling software
Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Microelectronic Packaging Mechanical Design Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields. Will consider 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
- U.S Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
- Experience with microelectronic packaging design, including chip-scale packaging technologies and substratePWB layout
- Working knowledge of materials, specifications, manufacturing processes and design tools utilized for multi-chip modules, PWBs and CCAs
- Proficient with AutoCAD
- Familiarity with NX or other 3D modeling software
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
- Proficiency with ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.100 engineering drawing practices
- Familiarity with thermal and structural analysis considerations, methodologies, and software tools
- Experience with hands-on assembly and testing of prototype electronic hardware
- Experience in a technical leadership role on a cross-functional product development team
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/