Manager Electronics Engineering 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE : SCI

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.

T he Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Microelectronics Layout Section Manager to join our team at the Space Park Foundry (SPF) in Redondo Beach, CA. At SPF, we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for both internal and commercial customers, as well as for emerging technology programs. Our Space Park semiconductor foundry supports various production microelectronics technologies, including Gallium Arsenide, Indium Phosphide, Silicon Carbide, and Gallium Nitride. Additionally, we drive cutting-edge technology development in areas such as 3D Heterogeneous Integration, semiconductor materials, manufacturing processes, and advanced transistors. These advanced technological capabilities are crucial performance differentiators for many of Northrop Grumman's ground, avionic, and space systems.

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The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking a Manager Electronics Engineering 2 to lead the Layout & PDK Section within the Semiconductor Products Department. This position is based in Manhattan Beach, California.

Key responsibilities include :

Lead a section of 15 engineers and technicians to perform :

Mask layout

Process Design Kit (PDK) development

Technology development

Oversee day-to-day operations, including :

Communicating with customers and stakeholders

Employee development and mentoring

Improvements in workflows

Prioritization and workload management

Personnel recruiting and retention

Performance management

Collaborate with multiple customers and organizations :

Span IRAD, CRAD, and production projects

Engage with external design and product development teams

Develop, maintain, and effectively communicate device modeling and process design kits roadmaps

In addition to managerial responsibilities, the Section Manager will also contribute as an individual performer. Additional responsibilities include :

Engineering tasks for advancing Space Park Foundry technologies

Performing mask layouts during high-intensity periods

The Section Manager must have, or quickly develop, the following essential skills :

Mask layout fluency including comprehensive knowledge of SPF Layout practices and procedures

Task automation, such as scripting with Python

Exposure to device modeling and process design kits (Cadence PDK, ADS PDK)

The selected candidate should thrive in an environment with high expectations, extensive collaboration, and adaptability to new tools and methods. The candidate should be able to show recent experience in learning new skills and in contributing as part of a broad team with diverse technical expertise.

Basic Qualifications :

5 Years professional experience with Bachelor of Science in any STEM field; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD degree

Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or mask layout

Ability to obtain and maintain an SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications :

2 years of leadership experience

2 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or mask layout

Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Computer Science

Experience in semiconductor device modeling

Experience in scripting for task automation

Active DoD Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range : $156,500.00 - $234,700.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

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