Principal/Sr. Principal RF MMIC Design Engineer

Requisition ID : R10173024

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.

Today’s dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC).

Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis, the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging, and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial markets.

For more than 70 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high-performing and reliable microelectronics.

Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique More than Moore solutions.

One of our most challenging new fields is Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA), which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems.

Our team is chartered with providing the skills to transform computing beyond Moore’s Law, advancing the development of computer architectures, processing / memory subsystems, and large-scale high-performance computing systems.

MDA is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal RF MMIC Design Engineer with demonstrated ability to support our innovative MDA team in support of emerging supercomputing technologies.

What You’ll Get to Do :

Superconducting electronics form the core of our technology, with a focus on energy-efficient computation using our patented superconducting digital logic technology, Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL).

On a gate-for-gate basis, RQL consumes orders of magnitude less power than CMOS while running at significantly higher clock speeds.

As an RF Design Engineer on our team, you’ll work alongside physicists, circuit design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to develop these technologies into reality.

Related job functions include :

• Manage, enhance, and maintain high-frequency simulation and Multiphysics software tools such as ANSYS (HFSS / Maxwell3D), ADS (Momentum), COMSOL, etc.
• Work with SMEs, product owners, and other team members to develop, document, and propagate best practices.
• Develop execution plans and advocate for the implementation of tools for identified simulation needs.
• Coordinate between different teams and programs to identify problems and provide solutions.

This position is contingent on clearance.

This position will serve on-site in Linthicum / Annapolis Junction, MD.

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 1+ years of experience in RF, Analog, Digital, or Mixed Signal Circuit design.
• Design and simulation experience with a proven record of successful tape-outs; ability to design sub-blocks and perform chip-level integration.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso or similar IC design software.
• Working knowledge of the IC design flow including schematic capture, simulation, and layout.
• Strong understanding of RF network, and resonator transmission line theory.
• 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.
• Understanding of fundamental principles of finite elemental analysis.
• Experience debugging and validating simulations in the above tools.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams to supervise simulation tool development, verification, and interpret comparisons against test results.
• Able to obtain and maintain TS / SCI Clearance with Polygraph. US Citizenship is a requirement for this.

Sr. Principal RF MMIC Design Engineer Basic Qualifications :

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field, with 8 years of experience, or MS degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience in RF, Analog, Digital, or Mixed Signal Circuit design.
• Design and simulation experience with a proven record of successful tape-outs; ability to design sub-blocks and perform chip-level integration.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso or similar IC design software.
• Working knowledge of the IC design flow including schematic capture, simulation, and layout.
• Strong understanding of RF network, and resonator transmission line theory.
• 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.
• Understanding of fundamental principles of finite elemental analysis.
• Experience debugging and validating simulations in the above tools.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams to supervise simulation tool development, verification, and interpret comparisons against test results.
• Able to obtain and maintain TS / SCI Clearance with Polygraph. US Citizenship is a requirement for this.

Principal / Senior Principal RF MMIC Design Engineer 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 circuit 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.
• Experience with SKILL or Python is a plus.
• Active TS / SCI Clearance with Polygraph.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.

Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following : Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9 / 80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges : to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be.

We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

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Salary Range : $102,400 - $153,600 Salary Range 2 : $127,000 - $190,600The 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.