Sr. Principal PWB Design Engineer

The Senior Principal PWB Design Engineer focuses on the layout of PWBs/PCBs and fabrication data for manufacturing, utilizing Cadence Allegro, with leadership in design reviews and cross functional interfacing. The position is based in Jessup, MD on a hybrid work arrangement with Northrop Grumman.

Responsibilities

• Plans, layouts, draws, and revises parts, assemblies and fabrication drawings from initial concepts, establishing references and standard data for PWB design artifacts.
• Uses Cadence Allegro and related CAD tools to execute layout tasks.
• Completes major layout drawings in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices, military specifications, and industry standards.
• Performs layout of PWBs/PCBs, flex circuits, interconnect routing, and generates the corresponding drawings.
• Calculates layer stack-ups based on industry standards, supplier capabilities, and engineering requirements.
• Creates and documents the electronic data files required for fabrication and manufacturing workflows.
• Collaborates with electrical and mechanical engineers to resolve component placement and routing for rigid, flex, and rigid-flex assemblies.
• Applies technical understanding of electrical and mechanical behavior of PWBs/PCBs to influence layout decisions, including impedance considerations, differential pairs, strains and stresses, and component orientation.
• Incorporates PWB/PCB change notices into design artifacts.
• Reviews designs and drawings for manufacturability and production readiness.
• Communicates effectively to coordinate and lead design reviews with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of directly related professional working experience, or Master's degree in STEM 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.

Technologies

• Cadence Allegro

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Discretionary bonus

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance for Start

No

Security Clearance Type

Secret

Travel

Yes, 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation

Primary level salary range: $111,700.00 - $185,000.00 per year