Principal / Senior Principal Microelectronics Modeling Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Manhattan Beach, CA, seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Microelectronics Modeling Engineer to lead device model development and data analysis for SPF Foundry Lab.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate testing, and push modeling into PDKs while supporting foundry collaborations across space and defense programs. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related STEM with required experience.
• Experience with semiconductor device modeling.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze measurement data and relate it to the device.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools.
• Has a programming background.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship Required.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of model development including mentoring for junior engineers
• Ownership of device test data including coordination of testing, analysis of data, and parameter extraction to support modeling efforts
• Support integration of models into PDKs
• Support and shape modeling opportunities in foundries

Skills

Semiconductor device modeling

CAD tools experience

Programming background

Data analysis

US citizenship

Education

Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related STEM with 5 years experience (3 with a Master’s; 0 with a PhD)

Senior path: 8 years with Bachelor’s (6 with MS, 3 with PhD)

Tools

ADS or AWR PDK Development

Calibre or Assura DRC/LVS

CAD tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Microelectronics Modeling Engineer for our Space Park Foundry Lab (SPF) located in Manhattan Beach, California - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs. Northrop Grumman’s SPF is a unique capability supporting a range of compound microelectronic devices (Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide, Indium Phosphide) and providing leading-edge technology development in microelectronics. Our devices enable several Northrop Grumman’s ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems. Join us for the chance to work with an amazing, experienced, and talented team while helping serve your country. Enjoy the opportunity to grow and learn with a variety of challenging projects in R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future commercial and military platforms. Our multidisciplinary foundry team enables activities from development to sustainment process engineering. SPF is responsible for all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, mask making, wafer fabrication, test, and assembly. The candidate must be a strong team participant, have excellent communication skills, and be resourceful and multitalented. A strong understanding of semiconductor technology and microelectronic modeling methodologies is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of model development including mentoring for junior engineers
• Ownership of device test data including coordination of testing, analysis of data, and parameter extraction to support modeling efforts
• Support integration of models into PDKs
• Support and shape modeling opportunities in foundries

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Microelectronics Modeling Engineer or Senior Principal Microelectronics Modeling Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Microelectronics Modeling Engineer

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience (3 years with a Master’s degree and 0 with a PhD).
• Experience with semiconductor device modeling
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze measurement data and understand its relationship to the device
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools
• Has a programming background
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• US Citizenship Required

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Microelectronics Modeling Engineer

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience (6 years with a Master’s degree and 3 with a PhD).
• Experience with semiconductor device modeling
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze measurement data and understand its relationship to the device
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools
• Has a programming background
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• US Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) or Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) modeling
• Subject matter expert in modeling principles and device physics, who can pioneer new models and modeling methods
• ADS or AWR PDK Development experience
• ADS, AWR, Calibre, or Assura DRC and LVS Development experience
• Innovation in model development including design of modeling devices, and development of modeling test methods
• Leadership or mentorship experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.