Principal/Sr. Principal RF MMIC Design Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Are you interested in exploring a career on the cutting edge of next generation circuit design? You'll leverage your current experience and join our team of scientists and engineers in design of integrated circuits for emerging applications in low temperature environments. You’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside a broad array of scientists and engineers to make these design solutions a reality.

The Microelectronics Designs and Applications (MDA) business area of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking motivated and experienced RF MMIC Design engineers to join our team in the design and layout of custom, low-power, RF, analog and mixed signal ASICs. Selected candidates will support Northrop Grumman’s Superconducting ASIC Design and RF Packaging teams. Selected candidates will build upon their previous RF or microwave circuit design experience to perform RF/microwave highly integrated circuit simulation, schematic simulation, electro-magnetic simulation, layout extraction, and device test and characterization in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SME).

Roles and Responsibilities include:

Manage, enhance, and maintain high frequency simulation and Multiphysics software tools such as ANSYS (HFSS/Maxwell3D), ADS (Momentum), COMSOL, etc. Coordinate between different teams and programs to identify problems and provide solutions. Work with SMEs and other team members to develop, document and propagate best practices.

Background experience with HFSS or other 3D EM solvers is desirable. The right candidate will be comfortable in a dynamic environment with rapidly developing technologies and tools. The candidate must be comfortable translating early design concepts into representative models as well as modeling and verification of existing designs. Successful candidates will be required to interpolate test data and use simulation tools to provide deep analytical data to assist problem identification and solution recommendations to multiple teams. This position will require candidates to work with design, fabrication, and test teams to produce novel simulations with minimal guidance and assistance. The most desirable candidates will be invested in continual learning and development of EM technology and capabilities. Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

This position requires work on site in Northrop Grumman Baltimore, MD area facilities.

Principal RF MMIC Design Engineer Basic Qualifications:

• BS in electrical engineering, physics, or a closely related field, with 5 years of experience, or MS degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 0+ years of experience in RF, Analog, Digital or Mixed Signal Circuit design.
• Very strong attention to detail and organization.
• Understanding the fundamentals of multi-layer computer chip fabrication processes and chip design layout.
• Understanding of RF network, and resonator transmission line theory.
• Working knowledge of the IC design flow including schematic capture, simulation, and layout.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso or similar IC design software.
• Microwave engineering background; understanding of s-parameters and impedance matching techniques.
• 2D and 3D Electromagnetic modeling background with commercial tools such as ANSYS (HFSS/Maxwell3D), COMSOL, Momentum, etc.
• Ability to lead detailed simulation investigations on demand with quick turn-around.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, able to efficiently disseminate information to leadership and respective working group.
• Able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph. US Citizenship is a requirement for this.
• Willing to work full-time on site in Baltimore Maryland.

Sr. Principal RF MMIC Design Engineer Basic Qualifications:

• BS in electrical engineering, physics, or a closely related field, with 9 years of experience, or MS degree with 7 years of experience, or PhD with 4+ years of experience in RF, Analog, Digital or Mixed Signal Circuit design.
• Very strong attention to detail and organization.
• 3+ years of direct circuit design and simulation experience in a variety of technology nodes.
• Design and simulation experience with a proven record of successful tape-outs; ability to design sub-blocks and perform chip level integration.
• Mastery of the fundamentals of multi-layer computer chip fabrication processes and chip design layout.
• Strong understanding RF network, and resonator transmission line theory.
• Working knowledge of the IC design flow including schematic capture, simulation, and layout.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso or similar IC design software.
• Microwave engineering background; understanding of s-parameters and impedance matching techniques.
• 2D and 3D Electromagnetic modeling background with commercial tools such as ANSYS (HFSS/Maxwell3D), COMSOL, Momentum, etc.
• History leading teams focused on detailed simulation investigations on demand with quick turn-around.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, able to efficiently disseminate information to leadership and respective working group.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance per business requirements. US Citizenship is a requirement for this.
• Willing to work full-time on site in Baltimore Maryland.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Analog/RF, EMI/EMC PI signal integrity experience.
• An interest in superconductivity and advanced computing technology.
• Fabrication/Foundry 3D EM simulation and validation.
• Design of passive and active RF circuits.
• Experience implementing filters and low noise techniques for noise-critical blocks such as LNAs and mixers.
• Proficient use of commercial tools for predicting the analysis of non-linear circuits mixing and crosstalk behaviors.
• Proficient use of at least one of the following software for linear and nonlinear circuit characterization: ANSYS (HFSS/Maxwell3D), ADS (Momentum), COMSOL, etc.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams to supervise product testing and interpret/disseminate test results.
• Experience with SKILL or Python is a plus.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph.

Salary Range: $102,400.00 - $153,600.00Salary Range 2: $127,000.00 - $190,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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. In addition, 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.