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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.
The candidate will own the development of models across a multitude of technologies. This role involves leadership responsibilities such as coordination of device testing and technical leadership of adapting new modeling techniques. Additionally, this role will partner closely with our Microelectronics Products & Services team and the layout team.
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:
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.
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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.
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