eCad Electrical Engineer - Level 4 - Dulles

About the role

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end PCB layout process using Cadence Allegro PCB Designer.
• Create multilayer, high-density interconnect (HDI) and controlled impedance layouts optimized for space environments.
• Develop PCB symbols, footprints, and padstacks in accordance with internal library standards.
• Work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure layout meets electrical, mechanical, and thermal constraints.
• Implement high-speed routing techniques including differential pairs, length tuning, and EMI/EMC compliance practices.
• Support RF and mixed-signal layout requirements, including: Controlled impedance and matched-length RF signal traces, proper isolation and grounding strategies for RF sections, minimization of parasitic effects, signal loss, and coupling across layers.
• Incorporate blind/buried vias, microvias, and stackup design for rigid/flex and complex assemblies.
• Generate fabrication (Gerber, ODB++) and assembly files, release documentation, and participate in design reviews.
• Apply NASA-STD-8739 and IPC-2221/2222 layout standards for space-rated hardware.
• Participate in DFM/DFX reviews with manufacturing partners to ensure layout readiness for fabrication and assembly.
• Drive quality through internal peer reviews, ECAD checklist adherence, and continuous layout optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional PCB layout experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
• No clearance required to start.
• Proven experience with Cadence Allegro PCB Designer in an aerospace, medical, or other high-reliability environment.
• Experience with creating and managing ECAD libraries (symbols/footprints).
• Demonstrated expertise in multilayer board layout with signal integrity and power integrity in mind.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Demonstrated leadership in layout design for flight boards or mission-critical systems.
• Experience with IPC CID or CID+ certification or equivalent layout training.

Qualifications

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Benefits

• 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.
• 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.