CAD Engineer

Description
We have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people''s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation''s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

Looking for an Engineer – CAD CAM 3 to support our Launch Vehicles (LV) Avionics Design Group (ADG). As a member of the ADG you’ll work in a fast-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.

Responsibilities:
• 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 ====. 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;