Principal or Senior Principal Circuit Design Engineer / Layout Engineer

Principal or Senior Principal Circuit Design Engineer / Layout EngineerRequisition ID : R10167447

• Location : Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America + 1 more
• Clearance Type : Polygraph
• Telecommute : No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available : 1

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.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Processing Solutions (APS) Business pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines the leading edge of exotic new technologies, and drives advances in the sciences.

One of our most challenging new fields is Transformational Computing, which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems.

The Networked Information Solutions (NIS) Advanced Processing Solutions (APS) business is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Circuit Design Engineer / Layout Engineer.

The ideal candidate will have solid understanding of microelectronic electrical principles, demonstrated organizational skills and a willingness to learn and grow in a team environment.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to) :

• Create custom designs and layouts that could include Process Control Monitor (PCM) structures, reticle alignment marks, and physical measurement structures.
• Provide floor planning guidance and support.
• Create chip designs in various technologies for process prove-in, experimentation, and test support.
• Perform both frontend and backend verification of designs.
• Participate in reticle composition and tape out activities.

Additional Valuable Skills :

• Experience using Cadence design suite of tools to perform full and semi-custom design work.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and analog / mixed signal integrated circuit design.
• Experience laying out or characterizing digital standard cells or memory elements.
• Design simulation using industry tools such as ANSYS / HFSS or ADS.

This position requires onsite support at our Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD campuses.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Circuit Design Engineer / Layout Design Engineer :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field with 5 years of related experience; 3 years with Masters; 0 years with PhD.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a TS / SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Circuit Design Engineer / Layout Design Engineer :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field with 9 years of related experience; 7 years with Masters; 4 with a PhD.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a TS / SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Understanding of the Semiconductor fabrication process and process development.
• Skilled in the use of the Cadence Virtuoso capture tool.
• Experience in Superconducting Reciprocal Quantum Logic circuit design practices.

Salary Range : $102,400 - $160,900

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.

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