Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer/Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer

United States-California-Manhattan Beach$91.8k–$171kPosted Jul 21, 2026
Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsHybridPrinted Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer/Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer EngineerUnited States-California-Manhattan BeachApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10238193RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.The Product Engineering Department, as part of Western Region Electronics & Payload Engineering is seeking a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer/Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer, to join the team.  The position will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA. This position can support a Hybrid work schedule, with the ability to come on site as needed.The Product Engineering Department is an organization of roughly 70 engineers that performs advanced electronic packaging development in support of a variety of products destined for space and air programs.In this role you will:Work with all engineering disciplines to incorporate their constraints into the Mentor Xpedition PCB CAD databaseUnderstand and adhere to the core Product Engineering PCB design processes, ensuring that the team understands and remain compliantDevelop an expert understanding of our high reliability design standardsLead PCB design reviews, and help to create PCB design schedulesBecome knowledgeable with our internal build specs, industry standards, and understand PCB manufacturability.This requisition may be filled at either a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer or Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer level based on the qualifications listed below.Basic Qualifications (T02 – Engineer, Electromechanical):A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline and 2 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment, or a Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 0 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environmentThe ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearanceFamiliar with engineering/layout of printed circuit boardsFamiliar with engineering of printed circuit boards as well as experience in PCB layout using Xpedition or another CAD toolGood organizational and problem- solving skillsKnowledge of how PCBs are produced and current understanding of design and manufacturability challengesPreferred Qualifications:Experience with layout using Siemens (Mentor Graphics) XpeditionMaster’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical EngineeringExperience with electronic packaging / mechanical design for airborne and space applicationsExperience with electronics design development and sustaining spanning cradle to graveAn active DoD Secret or Top Secret, and/or SCI clearanceBasic Qualifications (T03 – Principal Engineer, Electromechanical):A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment; OR Master’s Degree in in...

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