PWB Designer

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Career development

Wellness program

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Textron Systems, part of Textron, is seeking an experienced PWB/PWA/Flex Design Engineer to join the Weapon Systems business area. You will design printed circuit boards, flex circuits, and wire harnesses for military qualified hardware in a multidisciplinary team based in Hunt Valley, MD.

The role requires 3+ years in PWB/PWA/Flex layout, Cadence/Allegro expertise, and a relevant AS degree. Active security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in PWB/PWA/Flex layout.
• Experience with high density PCB layout using Cadence/Allegro.
• Knowledge of controlled track impedance, RF PCB, and guard track layout.
• Allegro PWB designer experience.
• Create and maintain component libraries.
• Expertise in footprint generation.
• Active security clearance preferred; eligibility required.
• AS degree in PWB design or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop new PWB/PWA/Flex designs and transition them to military qualified hardware.
• Specify appropriate PWB/PWA/Flex construction based on requirements and environments.
• Apply IPC standards, manage supplier fabrication techniques, and design controlled impedance path layouts.

Skills

PWB/PWA/Flex design

High density PCB layout

Impedance control knowledge

Footprint generation

Component libraries management

Security clearance awareness

Education

AS degree in PWB design

Tools

Cadence/Allegro

Job description

Textron Systems, part of Textron, is a multi-industry company that designs advanced aerospace and defense systems. We are looking for an experienced PWB/PWA/Flex Design Engineer to join the Weapon Systems business area.

About this Role

This role involves designing printed circuit boards, flex circuits, and wire harnesses, supporting advanced space applications. You will work within a multidisciplinary design team and contribute to the development of military qualified hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop new PWB/PWA/Flex designs and transition them to military qualified hardware.
• Specify appropriate PWB/PWA/Flex construction based on requirements and environments.
• Apply IPC standards, manage supplier fabrication techniques, and design controlled impedance path layouts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in PWB/PWA/Flex layout.
• Experience with high density PCB layout using Cadence/Allegro.
• Knowledge of controlled track impedance, RF PCB, and guard track layout.
• Allegro PWB designer experience.
• Create and maintain component libraries.
• Expertise in footprint generation.
• Active security clearance preferred; eligibility required.
• AS degree in PWB design or equivalent.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Education assistance.
• Career development & training opportunities.
• Wellness program (including fitness reimbursement).
• Medical, dental, vision & 401(k) with company funding.
• Paid parental leave.

Textron is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Veterans and military personnel are encouraged to apply.

Primary Location

US-Maryland-Hunt Valley

Job Field

Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Shift

First Shift

Travel

Yes, 10% of the time