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Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer/Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer

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In-Office
Manhattan Beach, CA
92K-171K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Manhattan Beach, CA
92K-171K Annually
Senior level
Design and review high-reliability PCBs for aerospace/space programs using Mentor Xpedition. Incorporate multidisciplinary constraints, ensure compliance with PCB design processes and manufacturability, lead design reviews, create schedules, and apply IPC and internal build standards for producible, high-reliability electronics.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

The Product Engineering Department, as part of Western Region Electronics & Payload Engineering is seeking a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer/Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer, to join the team.  The position will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA. This position can support a Hybrid work schedule, with the ability to come on site as needed.

The Product Engineering Department is an organization of roughly 70 engineers that performs advanced electronic packaging development in support of a variety of products destined for space and air programs.

In this role you will:

  • Work with all engineering disciplines to incorporate their constraints into the Mentor Xpedition PCB CAD database

  • Understand and adhere to the core Product Engineering PCB design processes, ensuring that the team understands and remain compliant

  • Develop an expert understanding of our high reliability design standards

  • Lead PCB design reviews, and help to create PCB design schedules

  • Become knowledgeable with our internal build specs, industry standards, and understand PCB manufacturability.

This requisition may be filled at either a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer or Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications (T02 – Engineer, Electromechanical):

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline and 2 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment, or a Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 0 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance

  • Familiar with engineering/layout of printed circuit boards

  • Familiar with engineering of printed circuit boards as well as experience in PCB layout using Xpedition or another CAD tool

  • Good organizational and problem- solving skills

  • Knowledge of how PCBs are produced and current understanding of design and manufacturability challenges

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with layout using Siemens (Mentor Graphics) Xpedition

  • Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

  • Experience with electronic packaging / mechanical design for airborne and space applications

  • Experience with electronics design development and sustaining spanning cradle to grave

  • An active DoD Secret or Top Secret, and/or SCI clearance

Basic Qualifications (T03 – Principal Engineer, Electromechanical):

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment; OR Master’s Degree in in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 3 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

  • Minimum 3 years of Experience with engineering/layout of printed circuit boards using Mentor Xpedition

  • Experience with engineering/layout of printed circuit boards

  • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders across organizations and programs

  • Excellent organizational and problem- solving skills with a demonstrated ability to adapt effectively to changing requirements

  • Current understanding of IPC industry standards

  • Familiarity with electronic parts and their specs, especially high reliability Mil Standard parts

  • Working knowledge of how PCBs are produced and current understanding of design and manufacturability challenges

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

  • Experience with electronic packaging / mechanical design for airborne and space applications

  • Experience with electronics design development and sustaining spanning cradle to grave

  • An active DoD Secret or Top Secret, and/or SCI clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

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.

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