Principal / Senior Principal Microelectronics Device Engineer

About the role

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) has an opening for a Microelectronics Device Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Space Park Foundry (SPF) location in Redondo Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

• Support the research and development of advanced microelectronics products for the Northrop Grumnan Microelectronics Center.
• Lead the development and maturation of novel III-V semiconductor technologies including, but not limited to, advanced GaN and InP technology nodes.
• Advance new technologies from early research and development through production.
• Support the design and simulation of millimeter wave transistors.
• Develop and conduct experimental device development.
• Conduct root cause analysis and RF device characterization.
• Collaborate closely with process engineers, circuit designers, and test engineers.

Requirements

• 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).
• Expertise in solid-state or semiconductor materials physics.
• Demonstrated expertise in compound semiconductor device physics.
• Experience with semiconductor device processing.
• Experience in project or team leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Physics (preferred).
• Direct experience with GaN and/or InP transistor development.
• Track record of applying scientific principles to advance device performance and achieve engineering objectives.
• Experience with technology maturation and transition from R&D to manufacturing.
• Exposure to MMIC fabrication.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated professional accomplishments and publication record related to semiconductor technology R&D and maturation.

Skills

• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics.
• Experience with semiconductor device processing.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

Schedule

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time