Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer- PCB CAD/CAM
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Maryland-Baltimore
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No Description At 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. Start your future with a new mission, join Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector! NGMS located in Linthicum, MD has an immediate need for a Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer- PCB CAD/CAM. This position is based in Linthicum, however occasional teleworking may be available. The Advanced Interconnects and Multilayer Solutions (AIMS) manufacturing cell is committed to the rapid development, manufacture, and delivery of leading-edge discriminating products, utilizing advances in organic materials, technology and processing to meet or exceed customer expectations. The Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer- PCB CAD/CAM will support the fabrication of printed circuit boards, manifolds, and backplanes for next generation RF hardware. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: PCB tooling preparation with InCAM Pro software including 1-up editing, coupon design and panelization. Creation of NC drill/rout, electrical test, optical inspection, CMM and imaging programs. Customer data input, validation, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis. In conjunction with design engineering, documenting and resolving tooling issues. Assisting with the training of personnel and participate in the design of operator training materials. Working with production as well as new developmental designs simultaneously. Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers. Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products. Participating in design producibility reviews for new products. Preparing/assisting with manufacturing proposals and estimates for new major programs or major change activity. The chosen candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility environment; and work well as part of a team. This requisition may be filled as a Manufacturing Engineer or a Principal Manufacturing Engineer based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications
For Manufacturing Process Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM area and 2 or more years of relevant professional experience (or 1 or more years with an MS). Candidates with a high school diploma and 6 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree and 4 years of relevant experience will be considered. Experience with PCB manufacturing in support of CAM. Experience with InCAM Pro software application (or equivalent software package, Genesis, CAM 350, Zuken) and DFM analysis. Proficient in PCB data translation including gerber, odb++ and dxf. Ability to read, interpret, and validate PCB drawings and industry specifications. Experience with manufacturing process and IPC specifications used in the production of PCBs in the aerospace market. Experience with MS Office applications. The ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required.
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