Principal / Senior Principal Microelectronics Modeling Engineer
About the role
The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Microelectronics Modeling Engineer for their Space Park Foundry Lab (SPF) in Manhattan Beach, California. SPF supports a range of compound microelectronic devices and provides leading-edge technology development in microelectronics. The role involves ownership of model development, coordination of device testing, and technical leadership in adapting new modeling techniques.
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
Requirements
- 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).
- 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).
Basic Qualifications: - 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related STEM discipline with relevant experience.
- US Citizenship Required.
Benefits
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package 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
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.