RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Board Designer based out of Baltimore, MD. This role may be staffed as Hybrid out of Baltimore/Linthicum, MD. The Staff Board Designer is a core member of the eCAD team responsible for creating high quality printed circuit board (PCB) layouts that meet the electrical, mechanical, and manufacturability requirements of our products. You will work closely with schematic designers, hardware engineers, mechanical designers, and the manufacturing team to translate concepts into production ready board designs, supporting a broad portfolio of defense grade products. What You’ll Get to Do • Develop complete PCB layouts – From component placement to routing, create multi-layer board designs that meet signal integrity, power distribution, and EMC requirements. • Perform design rule checks (DRC) and sign off – Run automated DRC, signal integrity simulations, and thermal analyses; resolve violations and document compliance. • Collaborate on cross functional design reviews – Present designs to electrical, mechanical, and reliability teams; incorporate feedback and drive design closure. • Support DFM/DFA initiatives – Work with PCB fabricators and assemblers to optimize stack up, trace widths, via strategies, and test point placement for cost effective manufacturing. • Generate production documentation – Produce TGZ, drill files; ensure data integrity in the PLM system. • Mentor junior designers – Provide guidance on best practices, standards, and tool usage; lead short technical workshops within the eCAD group. • Stay current with industry trends – Evaluate emerging PCB technologies (high speed, flex rigid, HDI) and recommend tooling or workflow improvements. This position is contingent on the ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S Government Secret clearance or the successful transfer of one, prior to start. Basic Qualifications for Staff Board Designer Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of experience, master’s degree with 10 years of experience, Ph.D. with 8 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. • Minimum of 8years of hands on PCB layout experience in a high volume or high complexity environment (digital, mixed signal, or RF). • Minimum of 8 years of experience with MentorGraphics (including advanced routing and stack up configuration). Alternate routing software experience will be considered. • Minimum of 8 years of working knowledge of IPC 2221, IPC 6012 & 13, IPC 7351, and GD&T for PCB design. Preferred Qualifications for Staff Board Designer • Expert working knowledge of the Mentor Xpedition software suite. • Experience with high
9speed digital design (65Gbps) or RF/microwave PCB design. • Experience with High Density Interconnect (HDI) and/or Array designs. • Experience with power PCB designs • Familiarity with 3
9D mechanical integration tools (SolidWorks, NX, Enovia). • Working knowledge of industry compliance standards, to include, but not limited to, ASME-Y14.5. • Demonstrated success working in collaborative, fast paced development teams. • 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! Primary Level Salary Range: $153,600.00 - $230,400.00 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.