Principal PCB Producibility Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 108,800 - 203,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible 9/80 Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal PCB Producibility Engineer to support complex RF, digital, mixed-signal, and power PCB designs through all phases, with 10% travel and a DoD Secret clearance.

You will conduct DFM reviews, review fabrication documentation, and liaise with PCB fabricators while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support sourcing strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering with 5+ years of PCB producibility experience (or advanced degrees with fewer years).
• Experience in high-volume or high-complexity PCB environments (digital/mixed-signal/RF).
• Proficiency with automated DFM tools (Valor NPI, Genesis, CAM350, Polar).
• Familiarity with IPC 2221/6012/613 and GD&T for PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for design of RF, digital, mixed-signal, and power PCBs across all design phases.
• Lead DFM reviews to ensure producibility, yield, cost, and schedule targets.
• Review PCB documentation for fabrication concerns including drawings and BOMs.
• Serve as liaison between design teams and PCB fabricators for quotes and issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support PCB sourcing strategy and supplier readiness.
• Assist with PCB layouts from placement to routing ensuring SI, power distribution, and EMC requirements.

Skills

PCB Producibility

DFM reviews

Impedance calculations

Signal integrity

EMC requirements

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Engineering

Master’s Degree in Science/Engineering

Ph.D. in Science/Engineering

Tools

Valor NPI

Genesis

CAM350

Polar

Mentor Xpedition

SolidWorks

NX

Enovia

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal PCB Producibility Engineer to support complex RF, digital, mixed-signal, and power PCB designs through all phases, with 10% travel and a DoD Secret clearance.

You will conduct DFM reviews, review fabrication documentation, and liaise with PCB fabricators while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support sourcing strategy.