Sr. Principal PWB Design Engineer

Principal Design Engineer

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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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered by providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an experienced Principal Design Engineer to join its Design Layout Technology team. The Principal Design Engineer plans, lays out, draws and revises parts, assemblies and fabrication engineering drawings from basic layouts, establishing references and standard data for PWB design artifacts. Utilizes computer-aided design graphic tools such as Cadence Allegro. Completes details of major layout drawings in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices, military specifications, as well as industry standards.

Primary functions include:

• Layout of PWBs/PCBs, flex circuits, interconnect routing, and drawing generation
• Calculates layer stack-up based on industry standards, supplier capabilities, and engineering requirements
• Creates and documents the required electronic data file outputs for fabrication and manufacturing
• Interfaces with electrical and mechanical engineers to work through component placement, routing, mechanical fitment for rigid, flex, and rigid-flex assemblies
• Understands technical theories of electrical and mechanical behavior of PWBs/PCBs to influence layout decisions (i.e. impedance matching, differential pairs, strains and stresses, orientation of components, etc.)
• Incorporates PWB/PCB change notices.
• Checks designs and drawings for manufacturability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Be able to coordinate and lead design reviews with engineering, quality and manufacturing personnel.

This role is based in Rolling Meadows, IL as the primary work location. However, this role may consider hybrid work capability reporting to one of these other Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Locations:
Amherst, NY., Apopka, FL., Charlottesville, VA., Sykesville, MD., Annapolis, MD.

Basic qualifications for Sr. Principal Design Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field with 8 years of directly related professional working experience or Master's degree in STEM field with 6 years of directly related professional working experience or 12 years of directly related professional working experience in lieu of degree.
• Drafting and design experience in PCB design for fabrication and PWB layer stack up for digital, RF, mixed signal, and power supply CCAs
• Experience with Cadence Allegro or similar CAD tool
• Knowledge of industry specifications and design for manufacturing (DFM) rules for CCA and PWB design, fabrication and manufacturing
• Must be able to read drawings and schematic diagrams
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Preferred qualifications for Sr. Principal Design Engineer:

• Advanced degree in STEM field
• Experience in PCB fabrication, testing, and quality
• Good self-organization, and communication skills

Primary level salary range: $ - $. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number…