Principal/Sr Principal PCB Producibility Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal PCB Producibility Engineer or a Senior Principal PCB Producibility Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.

What You’ll Get to Do

• Provide engineer support for the design of complex RF, Digital, Mixed Signal, and Power PCBs through all design phases. Advise on material selection, define stack-up, perform impedance calculations, and review routing rules.

• Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure PCB designs are producible and meet yield, cost, schedule targets.

• Review PCB documentation for fabrication concerns, including PCB drawings, parts lists, and electronic data.

• Serve as the liaison between internal design teams and PCB fabricators in obtaining preliminary quotes, addressing technical questions, reviewing revision notices, and investigating any PCB issues.

• Collaborate with cross functional team—design teams, Global Supply Chain, PCB Category Management team, and PCB Fabricators to support PCB sourcing strategy and supplier readiness reviews. 

• Assist with PCB layouts from component placement to routing, create multi-layer board designs that meet signal integrity, power distribution, and EMC requirements.

• Build strong working relationships with internal and external PCB fabricators and PCB designers to understand capabilities, industry standards, and technology trends.

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain an active U.S Government Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active US. Government Secret Clearance prior to start.

This position may be filled as a Principal PCB Producibility Engineer or a Senior Principal PCB Producibility Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for Principal PCB Producibility Engineer

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• The ability to obtain/maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.

• Minimum of 5 years of PCB Producibility, PCB design or fabrication experience in a high volume or high complexity environment (digital, mixed signal, or RF).

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with automated DFM review tools (Valor NPI, Genesis, CAM350, and Polar).

• Minimum of 3 years of working knowledge of IPC 2221, IPC 6012 & 13, IPC 7351, and GD&T for PCB design.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal PCB Producibility Engineer

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• The ability to obtain/maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.

• Minimum of 8 years of PCB Producibility, PCB design or fabrication experience in a high volume or high complexity environment (digital, mixed signal, or RF).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with automated DFM review tools (Valor NPI, Genesis, CAM350, and Polar).

• Minimum of 5 years of working knowledge of IPC 2221, IPC 6012 & 13, IPC 7351, and GD&T for PCB design.

Preferred Qualifications for Principal/Senior PCB Producibility Engineer

• A current/active DoD Secret clearance

• Expert working knowledge of PCB design, IPC Standards, PCB fabrication processes and equipment.

• Familiarity with blind/buried vias, sequential lamination, and rigid-flex processes.

• Expert in PCB fabrication tools such as Valor NPI, Genesis200. CAM350 and Polar.

• Experience in developing design tools and scripts (Python, C/C++, Valor NPI)

• Expert knowledge of Circuit Card Assembly manufacturing.

• Expert working knowledge of the Mentor Xpedition software suite.

• Experience with complex RF/microwave PCB design or high‑speed digital design (≥5 Gbps).

• Experience with advanced PCB Technology such as High-Density Interconnect (HDI) and/or Ultra HDI material and processing.

• Experience working directly with advanced high complexity PCB fabricators

• Willingness to travel to PCB Fabricators and Material Suppliers for technical collaboration.

• Familiarity with 3‑D mechanical integration tools (SolidWorks, NX, Enovia).

• Flexibility and willingness to deal with diverse requirements and complex trade-offs, often outside of, or beyond, industry standards.

• Familiarity with Root Cause Correction Action (RCCA) methodology.

• Willingness to travel to PCB Fabricators or Material Suppliers for technical collaboration.

• Demonstrated success working in collaborative, fast paced development teams.

• Ability to work in dynamic environment with cross-functional teams and support multiple projects simultaneously.

• Expert written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting technical concepts to cross functional teams.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.