Principal/Senior Principal Analog IC Design Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Analog Integrated Circuit Design Engineer/Senior Principal Analog Integrated Circuit Design Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.

What You’ll get to Do:

The EDIC group delivers full-custom ICs to provide the core functionality of our Advanced Multifunction Sensor products. In support of that activity, we are seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Analog Integrated Circuit Design Engineer for design and implementation of the analog circuits which provide regulated voltages currents and sense RF signals as well as other circuit operating conditions. The analog parameters are supplied in digital form for use by the host system to allow accurate control, test and instrumentation. Most of our designs operate at radio and microwave frequencies but we also design circuits to operate in the optical frequency range from Long Wave IR to the visible part of the spectrum. For these circuits the analog circuitry is in the primary signal path and provides wide dynamic range signal processing and conversion

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Analog Integrated Circuit Design Engineer or Senior Principal Analog Integrated Circuit Design Engineer

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/ maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance or the transfer of an Active DoD Secret Clearance and contract award.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Analog Integrated Design Engineer:

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain/maintain an Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

• Strong transistor level circuit design and analysis skills.

• Good understanding of fundamental semiconductor device physics.

• Familiarity with common analog circuits such as amplifiers, bandgap volage references, voltage regulators as well as A/D and D/A converters.

• Experience with signal processing functions such as integrators, differentiators, and filters.

• Familiarity with schematic entry and simulation tools such as Cadence ADE, Explorer/Assembler, Virtuoso, and Spectre.

• Experience with the use of the tools to characterize DC and AC performance such as bandwidth, gain/phase margin, PSRR over process/voltage/temperature corners.

• Proficiency with integrated circuit layout and best practices to ensure good component matching and minimize errors due to parasitic effects.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Analog Integrated Design Engineer:

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain/maintain an Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

• Strong transistor level circuit design and analysis skills.

• Good understanding of fundamental semiconductor device physics.

• Familiarity with common analog circuits such as amplifiers, bandgap volage references, voltage regulators as well as A/D and D/A converters.

• Experience with signal processing functions such as integrators, differentiators, and filters.

• Familiarity with schematic entry and simulation tools such as Cadence ADE, Explorer/Assembler, Virtuoso, and Spectre.

• Experience with the use of the tools to characterize DC and AC performance such as bandwidth, gain/phase margin, PSRR over process/voltage/temperature corners.

• Proficiency with integrated circuit layout and best practices to ensure good component matching and minimize errors due to parasitic effects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

• Completion of multiple analog chip designs from tape-out to volume production.

• Experience with the use of robust design techniques backed up by simulation coverage.

• Experience following a rigorous design process with checkpoint reviews.

Salary Range: $102,400.00 - $153,600.00

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.