Northrop Grumman

Sr. Principal Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman$111K — $185K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM with relevant experience
  • 8 years (Bachelor's) or 6 years (Master's) of PCB fabrication experience
  • Expertise in layer stack-up for various applications (digital, RF, mixed signal, power supply)
  • Proficiency in Cadence Allegro or similar CAD tools
  • Strong understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) specifications
  • Ability to read drawings and schematic diagrams
  • U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Generate and maintain design rules for PCBs
  • Perform design for manufacturing checks on layouts
  • Calculate layer stack-up based on industry standards
  • Utilize CAD tools to create electronic data files
  • Interface with suppliers for PCB fabrication
  • Influence layout decisions based on electrical/mechanical theories
  • Communicate effectively with team and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan options
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Design Engineer to join its Design Layout Technology team.

The Sr. Principal Design Engineer uses their expert knowledge in Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) fabrication to generate and maintain design rules, perform design for manufacturing checks, generate PCB notes for fabrication. Calculates layer stack-up based on industry standards, supplier capabilities, and engineering requirements. Utilizes computer-aided design graphic tools such as Cadence Allegro and Valor NPI to generate the required electronic data file outputs for fabrication and manufacturing and runs design for manufacturing checks. Uses their excellent communication skills to be the team's main interface with CCA and PCB suppliers. Understands technical theories of electrical and mechanical behavior of PCBs to influence layout decisions (i.e. impedance matching, differential pairs, strains and stresses, orientation of components, etc.)

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. or Annapolis, MD.

Basic Qualification for Sr. Principal Design Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in STEM field with 8 years of experience, or Master's degree in STEM field with 6 years of experience OR in lieu of the degree an additional 4 years of relevant work experience.
-Experience in PCB fabrication and layer stack-up for digital, RF, mixed signal, and power supply CCAs
-Experience with Cadence Allegro or similar CAD tool
-Expert knowledge of industry specifications and design for manufacturing (DFM) rules for CCA and PCB design, fabrication and manufacturing
-Must be able to read drawings and schematic diagrams
-US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications for Sr. Principal Design Engineer:

- Advanced degree in STEM field
- Experience in quality and testing of CCAs and PCBs

-Good self-organizing, and communication skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $185,000.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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