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Principal/Sr Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Design Engineer

AT Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman

Principal/Sr Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Design Engineer

Cincinnati, OH

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: 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.NG Microelectronics Center is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer in Beavercreek, OH (Dayton, OH) to support architecture definition and product design. We are seeking engineers with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative organization to help develop, enhance and maintain Digital and RF designs on cutting edge products and systems. Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique "More than Moore" solutions.

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The selected individual will work on board designs across the full product life cycle process. In this capacity, you will utilize your working knowledge of Layout and Library tools.
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.

Perform PCB Librarian duties such as symbol and cell creation and verification

Define PCB stackups and mechanical structures

Perform complex circuit card layout tasks including DDR memory interfaces, high speed SERDES links, high density interconnects, RF transmission lines, and RF shapes

Simulate completed PCB designs for crosstalk, loss, and signal integrity issues

Are you seeking a challenging role with a strong team? Come define possible with us in Beavercreek, OH!
This position can be filled as a Principal PCB Layout Engineer or Senior Principal PCB Layout Engineer.
Basic Qualifications for Principal PCB Layout Engineer:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, technology, engineering, or related discipline with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Masters Degree; OR 1 years with a PhD

Experience with layout of complex printed circuit boards using industry standard design tools

Current understanding of IPC industry standards

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

Full design cycle participation of a complex circuit card

Must be a US Citizen

Clearance: must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal PCB Layout Engineer:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, technology, engineering, or related discipline with at least 8 years of experience; 6 years with Masters Degree; OR 4 years with a PhD

Experience with layout of complex printed circuit boards using industry standard design tools

Current understanding of IPC industry standards

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

Full design cycle participation of a complex circuit card

Must be a US Citizen

Clearance: must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Experience with Siemens Xpedition layout and library tools

Experience with electronic packaging / mechanical design

Experience with electronics design development

Mixed signal design experience

* An active Top Secret w/ SCI clearance

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Cincinnati, OH, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10188579-2
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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