ELECTRICAL - CAD /CAM III - PCB DESIGNER with Security Clearance

ASD is looking for an Engineer – CAD CAM 3 to support our Launch Vehicles (LV) Avionics Design Group (ADG).

• paced team environment alongside Design Engineers and Program Engineers to make our technologies a reality.

This position will serve on-site at the Northrop Grumman facility in Chandler, AZ.

• Design/Layout printed wiring boards (PWBs) for military/aerospace avionics and test applications.
• Communicate project status to your direct Manager and the Program Engineering Manager.
• Collaborate with the circuit design engineer and mechanical engineers to ensure proper form, fit, and function of the design.
• Participate in Peer Reviews and Design Milestone reviews throughout the development process Basic Qualifications for Engineer – CAD CAM 3:
• Minimum 5 years recent PWB design layout experience using the Cadence Allegro design tool suite;
• AA/AS degree or other 2-year post high school training with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience;
• Working knowledge of high density complex, multilayer boards (6-16 layers);
• Experience in the layout/routing of digital and analog circuits, including power circuits;
• Experience with layout/routing of high speed digital and controlled-impedance circuits (SERDES, DDR3/DDR4, etc);
• Experience with rigid-flex assemblies;
• Ability to prepare artwork (ODB++, Gerbers) for fabrication of PWBs;
• Extensive experience with footprint/symbol creation and library management;
• Understanding of IPC-2221 and IPC-7351 specifications;
• Ability to acquire security clearance.
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S.

Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance per business requirements. Preferred Qualifications for Engineer – CAD CAM 3: · Working understanding of the Printed Wiring Assembly manufacturing process; · Experience with CAM350 and/or Valor DFM software tools; · Experience with OrCAD Layout and Mentor PADS or Xpedition tool suites;