Space PCB Layout Engineer – Level 3/4 (eCad)

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an ECAD/PCB layout engineer for Space Sector in Dulles, VA. You will focus on board-level layout, not schematic design, and collaborate with design engineers to meet high-reliability spaceflight requirements.

The role emphasizes layout precision, HDI techniques, and adherence to aerospace standards. The position is 100% onsite with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off, offering opportunities to work on critical flight hardware and participate in design reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or higher with relevant PCB layout experience.
• Experience with Cadence Allegro PCB Designer in high-reliability environments.
• Experience creating and managing ECAD libraries (symbols/footprints).
• Demonstrated expertise in multilayer board layout with signal and power integrity in mind.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end PCB layout process using Cadence Allegro PCB Designer.
• Develop multilayer, HDI and controlled impedance layouts for space environments.
• Create and maintain PCB symbols, footprints, and padstacks per internal standards.
• Ensure layout meets electrical, mechanical, and thermal constraints with engineers.
• Implement high-speed routing, differential pairs, and EMI/EMC practices.
• Support RF layout requirements including controlled impedance and grounding strategies.
• Incorporate blind/buried vias and stackup design for rigid/flex assemblies.
• Generate fabrication and assembly files; participate in design reviews.

Skills

Cadence Allegro PCB Designer

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Leadership in layout design

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD libraries (symbols/footprints)

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an ECAD/PCB layout engineer for Space Sector in Dulles, VA. You will focus on board-level layout, not schematic design, and collaborate with design engineers to meet high-reliability spaceflight requirements.

The role emphasizes layout precision, HDI techniques, and adherence to aerospace standards. The position is 100% onsite with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off, offering opportunities to work on critical flight hardware and participate in design reviews